Hello I have been without my car a week as of tomorrow. My roommate took it upon himself to order the part and the special tool which he said AutoZone did not have but they do. He finally started the repair today says he need to remove the exhaust manifold is this true?
I have an ex that was gonna fix. it bit since he ordered the part kinda tied my hands.
Any help would be appreciated he has already lied about the special tool and since I'm female he treats me like I am stupid well I feel that way anyway.

 

Welcome, I don’t remove the exhaust manifold to replace the water pump, just the thermostat housing.
some guys think they know what they are doing and get in way over their head.

https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/how-...acement-56476/

This will help with the coolant refill

https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/how-...-system-60614/

 

Thank you so much for the info have a feeling I will be verifying more information in the future. Sucks being a female we are fed so much crap and expected to accept it. He's actually a diesel mechanic but didn't research til he was stuck in concerned. Thanks again

 

Hello me again well my 2006 The finally got water pump installed now it's making a winding noise. Any idea what that could be

 

AZ2021,
I consider myself very mechanically inclined and didn't do my water pump.
I believe I know my limits.
Cudos to yours that did.

 

Really? I actually had 2 people willing to do it. But now there is a stunning noise. I've been down over a week this is getting frustrating

 

Either a bad pump out of the box (I had one). or not done right.

 

Sometimes the tool loses some chain tensioner position, time to change the timing and balance shaft chains, or if they are newer, just realign them!

Cheers

 

I haven't driven it yet should I see if it over heats again or what tempt runs at?

 

Read the burp thread, make sure there is no air in the cooling system.

Knowledge or tools do not recognize your gender, I know you fan do this!