Any tips on changing a water pump on a 2006 Duramax?

[True Grit Farms]

Changing a water pump on a Duramax is a engineering marvel. I've found a few tips on cutting the time down on YouTube, but the shop time is 6 to 8 hours to change the water pump and that's extremely frustrating when your in a hurry. I'm sure there must be a easier way.

 

[Nesikep]

Get a Dodge, it's a 20 minute job.. 2 bolts and slip the fan belt.

 

[callmefence]

Good grief grit..Get the he// away from that thing.

 

[Farm Fence Solutions]

Get a Dodge, it's a 20 minute job.. 2 bolts and slip the fan belt.

That is exactly what went through my head! :lol:

 

[dieselbeef]

pull the cab?

 

[True Grit Farms]

pull the cab?

That's why I bought this truck in the first plac DB. My Furd 6.0 blew a head gasket, and Dodge couldn't build a automatic that would hold up to towing. Changing this water pump bs, and I thought cutting the fender well out to change the fuel filter stunk.

 

[M-5]

Make sure your insurance is paid and back it off in the water at the boat landing

 

[M-5]

In all seriousness pull the grill condenser and radiator than you can almost get to it.

 

[Alan]

Changing a water pump on a Duramax is a engineering marvel. I've found a few tips on cutting the time down on YouTube, but the shop time is 6 to 8 hours to change the water pump and that's extremely frustrating when your in a hurry. I'm sure there must be a easier way.

I have a water pump issue in my 07 duramax......what a dumb azz design! Why the heck would power the water pump off a timing gear! What was wrong with a belt driven pump! Mine is going to a diesel mechanic

 

[Nesikep]

pull the cab?

That's why I bought this truck in the first plac DB. My Furd 6.0 blew a head gasket, and Dodge couldn't build a automatic that would hold up to towing. Changing this water pump bs, and I thought cutting the fender well out to change the fuel filter stunk.

It's really bad when it's faster and cheaper to replace a Dodge automatic than the Chevy water pump

 

[Bright Raven]

This thread is hilarious, except for you Grit.

 

[Nesikep]

The idea for that water pump was brought to you by the same geniuses that thought of this

 

[littletom]

I payed someone to change mine. It lasted over 200,000 of being mostly overloaded.

 

[True Grit Farms]

I payed someone to change mine. It lasted over 200,000 of being mostly overloaded.

I may end up doing that myself, the water pump is still setting on the back seat.

 

[callmefence]

I payed someone to change mine. It lasted over 200,000 of being mostly overloaded.

I may end up doing that myself, the water pump is still setting on the back seat.

That makes more sense than where gm put it

 

[jedstivers]

A 06 is a really good duramax. If you decide to throw the whole truck away just let me know. I'll come get it. Bad water pump and all.

 

[True Grit Farms]

A 06 is a really good duramax. If you decide to throw the whole truck away just let me know. I'll come get it. Bad water pump and all.

So far the transmission hasn't given us any problems...yet. This truck has been the worst for nickel and diming us to death. Even the limited slip rear end is wore out. My Ford 6.0 stunk engine wise, but was a good truck compared to this thing. The truck just won't hold up to being overloaded.