How to Install a Water Pump

Pumps are utilized to move the water or liquid, whether it is hot or cold, dirty and clean to a desired location. They do this task in an efficient way that is truly environment friendly and safe.

Water pumps play major role to maintain a pressurized water supply in homes and industries. You can install these pumps easily with the help of plumbers in urban areas. But when you live in a rural area, you may face difficulties in the installation of a pump. You may want to install it with the help of a plumber; but, it can be more costly process. So, it’s better to install the pump by your own because once you do this task by your own, you will be in a better position to repair it in the future.

Keep in mind that correct installation is the guarantee of safety and a trouble free functioning. Therefore it is significant to read these instructions carefully to ensure correct installation of your water pump.

Read all instructions before beginning installation:

• If the old water pumps still move coolant via the engine then most important, clean the cooling system with a chemical cleaner and reverse flush all sediment before removing old pump.
• Drain cooling system from radiator.
• After draining, separate the all hoses from the old water pump. Examine all hoses for cracks, dry rot and tears. Replace them, if needed.
• Separate old pump to cylinder clocks bolts and remove it.
• Clean off any old gasket material that remains in the engine.
• Must compare the new pump with old one and verify that all the pump dimensions are same.

New water pumps installations:

• Before you install a new pump make sure that you have cleaned properly the mounting surface.
• Cautiously check the fan, pulley and other parts to verify that they all are in good condition. Any faulty part can cause of the premature pump failure.
• If the pump is equipped with belt tensioner then must inspect it to ensure that it is in good working order.
• If your pump is attached with a steel back plate and impeller, check all mounting bolts and tighten as required.
• Spin the water pump shaft with hand to confirm that it turns freely.
• Attach all the hoses and fill the cooling system.
• Tighten the fan belts to factory specifications.
• Verify belt position as additional shimming may be required.
• Start the engine and verify for leaks. Let engine cool down, top off radiator coolant and  recheck for leaks.
  

All above mentioned tips may seem simple but they all are essential consideration points to do an effective installation of a water pump. Do not forget to follow these simple tips because improper installation will void your warranty and may lead to pump damage and personal injury.