LS Type Vortec V8 Water Pump Replacement (part 1)

Thanks for watching! This is part 1 of 2 showing how to replace the water pump on a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD with a 6.0L Vortec V8. You may want to turn the volume down at about 6:25.

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[CPMET]

My engine keeps "overheating". When I first removed the hose that goes to the lower part of the radiator, the thermostat wasn't "attached" to "that part" (sorry not sure what its called) when I removed it, just like you did at 5:02 . It was just sitting there. When I installed the new thermostat, the engine kept overheating. You think its because I didn't glue it to that part just like it shows at 5:08 ?

[roadragecustoms]

Sorry to take so long to answer. I've been out of town. The proper thermostat for that truck should come already attached to the thermostat housing. I wonder if you have a bad aftermarket knock-off that isn't able to open because it isn't seated correctly on the housing & pump.

[KrooksLife]

great video and thanks for posting. I got a question on the torque specs..is it really necessary to go by the book or am I fine just with a ratchet??? I noticed on the video that u didn't use a torque wrench but I just want to kno what your honest opinion is on the torque specs..I'm going to the change water pump and thermostat on my 2003 chevy silverado V8 4.8L..thanks for all your help and please keep these videos coming!

[Michael Douglas]

Very useful...I used this video to replace the water pump on my 2003 Chevy Suburban...Thanks very much.

[dbinder79]

Great video and info. Anyone else picture Nick Offerman as the man behind the camera?

[fieger2003]

I am interested to the Vortec 6.0L V-8 engine and I want to know how this engine consumes fuel per 100 km?

Contact me pls,who knows, in this e-mail :fieger2003@yahoo.com

Thank you !

[pamela kohls]

good video, thanks much!

[ballahable]

Awesome thanks man

[MrBandit116]

This video was so detailed. It saved me so much money. Thanks. Hope to see more videos.

[assgrabberb]

Excellent video. Great tip with the air chisel. The only thing you missed was nothing. Now to watch the next one.

[countrylife128]

How much should I charge to do this for a side job?

[jboydmv90]

NOOOOO!!!!!