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Chevrolet 12481997 Water Pump Kit

1982-1986 Chevrolet

GM 12481997 Water Pump Kit
  • Part Description
    Pump Kit,Water
  • Replaces
    12360448
  • Manufacturer
    General Motors
  • Manufacturer's Notes
    This part is discontinued.
Customer Questions & Answers
  • Product Specifications

    BrandGenuine Chevrolet
    Manufacturer Part Number12481997
    Part DescriptionPump Kit,Water
    Item Dimensions8.6 x 8.5 x 7.0 inches
    Item Weight6.20 Pounds
    ConditionNew
    Fitment TypeDirect Replacement
    Replaces12360448
    ManufacturerGeneral Motors
    SKU12481997
    WarrantyThis genuine GM part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
    Shipping & ReturnShipping Policy Return Policy
    Warning: California’s Proposition 65
  • Vehicle Fitment

    Year Make Model Engine Important vehicle option details
    1982-1986 Chevrolet Celebrity4 Cyl 2.5L2 DOOR, 4 DOOR, STATION WAGON
    1982-1985 Chevrolet Citation4 Cyl 2.5L2 DOOR, 2 DOOR NOTCHBACK, 2 DOOR PLAINBACK HATCHBACK, 4 DOOR

Customer Questions & Answers

Q:
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A:
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Q:
How to remove and install a water pump in a Oldsmobile Cutlass? Posted by Customer
A:
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Drain the radiator. Reaching inside the radiator shroud, remove the bolts which secure the fan to the water pump hub. Remove the fan and spacer(if equipped). A thermostatic fan clutch must remain in the "in car"osition. If equipped with a two-piece radiator shroud, remove the upper half of the shroud for better access to the water pump. It is now necessary to loosen and remove all drivebelts from the water pump pulley. The number of belts will depend upon model, year.and equipment Loosen the adjusting and pivot bolts of each affected component (air pump, alternator, air conditioning compressor) and push the component inward to loosen the belt enough to be removed from the water pump pulley. Disconnect and remove all mounting brackets which are attached to the water pump. These may include on late model vehicles the alternator, air conditioning compressor, and power steering brackets. Disconnect the lower radiator hose, heater hose, and bypass hose at the water pump. Remove the remaining bolts which secure the water pump to the front cover of the engine. Lift the water pump housing straight out of the front cover and then away from the engine. If installing a new or rebuilt water pump, transfer all fittings and studs to the new water pump (If a replacement pump is used, transfer all hose fittings from the old pump to the new). Clean the gasket surfaces of the front cover completely using a gasket scraper or putty knife. Use a thin coat of gasket sealant on the new gaskets and install the new water pump. Place the pump into position on the front cover and secure loosely with the bolts. Do not torque-tighten these bolts until all brackets have been installed to their original position on the water pump. Tighten all water pump bolts to torque specifications. Install the engine components in the reverse order or removal,tightening the appropriate fasteners to torque specifications. Adjust all drivebelts to the proper tension. Connect the negative battery cable and fill the radiator with a mixture of ethylene glycol antifreeze and water in a 50/50 mixture. Start the engine and allow to idle until the upper radiator hose gets hot. Check for leaks. With engine hot, fill with more coolant mixture until the level is at the bottom of the filler neck. Install radiator cap and check coolant level periodically over the next few miles of driving.
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Q:
What are the ways to check the operation of a water pump while it is still installed on the engine for Pontiac Fiero? Posted by Customer
A:
A failure in the water pump can cause overheating and serious engine damage because a defective pump will not circulate coolant through the engine. There are three ways to check the operation of the water pump while it is still installed on the engine. If any of the following checks indicate that the pump is defective, replaced it with either a new or rebuilt unit. Squeeze the upper radiator hose while the engine is running at normal operating temperature. If the water pump is working properly, a pressure surge will be felt as the hose is released. The water pump is equipped with a "weep" (vent) hole. If the pump seal fails, small amounts of coolant will leak through the weep hole. You will need to get underneath the water pump to see the weep hole, so raise the vehicle and place it on jackstands. Use a flashlight or a drop light to help you determine whether there is evidence of leakage from the weep hole. If the water pump shaft bearing fails, it will usually emit a squealing sound while it is running. Do not confuse drivebelt slippage, which also makes a squealing sound, with water pump bearing failure. Even before the bearing actually fails, shaft wear can be detected by grasping the pulley firmly and moving it up and down. If excessive side play is noted, the shaft and/or the bearing are worn and the pump should be replaced.
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Q:
How do you install a new water pump for the 1987 Pontiac Fiero engine? Posted by Customer
A:
Clean the mating surface on the block and apply RTV sealant to the new water pump mating surface.
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Q:
What can happen if there is a failure in the water pump for the 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass? Posted by Customer
A:
A failure in the water pump can cause serious engine damage due to overheating as the pump will not be able to circulate cooled water through the engine.
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