94 YJ water pump replacement

[drewbaby]

I'm going to attemp to replace my worn out water pump tomorrow...This is a big step for me, I don't do too much working on my Jeep, yet I want to start. I bought a Haynes manual yesterday and I'm pretty excited about learning how to work on my Jeeps...Any pointers/shortcuts on replacing the water pump would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

[tntchitwood]

Last night I was looking at mine (trying to figure out why belt is squealing), doesn't look like it would be too terrible to change WP. Just do it on a day when you have plenty of time and can take your time. Clean mating surfaces real well. Good luck.

 

[jps4jeep]

Take the radiator and shroud off, it's only four bolts and will give you a worlds more room to work with. also if your comes with paper gaskets, spray them with a gasket sealer on both sides, and a little anti-seize on the bolts help as well.

Take your time and don't be a hack. there is no prize for finishing quick.

 

[kc jones]

Don't buy one from auto zone. I took 2 of them back and ended up going to napa to finally get one that would fit. The first 2 I got from Auto zone were cast wrong. The pulley would have rubbed the pump housing and belts were 1/4 inch out of allighnment.

 

[jfrabat]

Also download the Factory Service Manual from the web (let me know if you cant find it; I have the '94, but it's HEAVY, so we need to find something other than e-mail). It is MUCH more useful than either Chilton or Haynes (I have all 3).

 

[drewbaby]

thanks for the advice, got it changed, took about 6 total hours. thanks again.

 

[bikepharmer]

thanks for the advice, got it changed, took about 6 total hours. thanks again.

What pump did you finally go with?