Genuine Chevrolet C1500 Water Pump

Chevrolet C1500 Water Pump Parts Questions & Answers

• Water Pump Kit
  19417097
  Q: What are three ways to check the operation of a water pump while it is installed on the engine for Chevrolet C1500 and K1500?

  A: Water pump failure can cause engine overheating. To check the water pump:Warm the engine, squeeze the upper radiator hose. A pressure surge when releasing indicates proper function.Check the weep hole for leaks, signaling seal and bearing issues. If it's leaking, replace the pump immediately.Listen for squealing sounds from the pump, suggesting bearing failure. If there's noise, replace the pump. Lastly, check for pulley movement; any shift means worn bearings and the need for replacement.
• Engine Coolant Pump Kit
  89060527
  Q: How to remove and install a water pump on Chevrolet C1500 and K1500?

  A: Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. Drain the coolant. Loosen the fan pulley nuts/bolts and remove the drivebelt. Loosen the hose clamps for the lower radiator hose and disconnect the hose from the water pump. On 7.4L VB models, disconnect the coolant bypass hose from the water pump. Remove the fan assembly and water pump pulley. Remove all brackets that attach to the water pump. Loosen the components so that the brackets can be moved aside and the water pump bolts removed. Remove the mounting bolts from the water pump and detach it from the block. Grasp the water pump and rock it back and forth to break the gasket seal. Installation: Clean the sealing surfaces on both the block and the water pump. Wipe the mating surfaces with a rag saturated with lacquer thinner or acetone. Apply a thin layer of RTV sealant to the block mounting surfaces and install new water pump gaskets. Apply a thin layer of RTV sealant to the water pump mounting surfaces. Place the water pump in position and install the bolts and studs finger-tight. Work carefully so the gaskets don't slip out of position. Remember to replace any mounting brackets secured by the water pump mounting bolts. Install the water pump pulley and fan assembly and tighten the pulley nuts by hand. Install the lower radiator hose, heater hose, and hose clamps. Tighten the hose clamps securely. Install the drivebelt and tighten the fan mounting nuts securely. Add coolant to the specified level. Connect the cable to the negative terminal of the battery. Start the engine and check the water pump and hoses for leaks.