Part Description: 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Engine Auxiliary Water Pump
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Vehicle Fitment
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | All Trims | 8 Cyl 5.3L
FAQ for Water Pump Repair
Q: What is the removal procedure for the water pump?
A:
The procedure is to remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose, the air cleaner adapter nut, the cooling fan, the drive belt, the radiator outlet hose, the water pump, and the water pump gaskets.
By Bob
GM Specialist
02/11/2022
Q: What is the proper way to install the water pump?
A:
The proper way is to install the new water pump gaskets, the water pump bolts, the water pump inlet hose, the radiator outlet hose, the drive belt, the cooling fan, and the PCV hose, and then fill the cooling system.
By Bob
GM Specialist
02/11/2022
FAQ for Other Repair Info
Q: What is the description for the radiator support?
A:
The description is that the Radiator support assembly is made of aluminum alloy. You can repair minor damage with ER-4043 welding wire and 100 percent argon shielding gas. The upper tie-bar and the vertical support portion of the radiator support assembly are bolt-on components. The tie-bar and the vertical support are available as part of the radiator support assembly or can be ordered separately.
Q: What is the removal procedure for the thermostat?
A:
The procedure is to remove the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) hose, the air cleaner adapter nut, the inlet hose, the water outlet studs, the water outlet, the Thermostat, and the O-ring seal.
Q: What is the proper way to install the engine oil cooler pipe/hose quick-connect fitting?
A:
The proper way is to install a new retaining ring, hook one of the open ends of the retaining ring, rotate the retaining ring around the connector, install the Engine Oil Cooler line, and then inspect and fill the engine oil to the proper level.