Hello. I need to replace my water pump because the pulley was wobbling really badly and I realize the fan clutch should be done too. I'm not even on that thought right now because I'm stuck with these other questions.
I am putting YouTube videos and a photo here.
Please confirm that the movement I'm showing in the shaft means the bearing is bad. There is a small amount of noise when spinning by hand. It spins freely but not like butter.
Before wiping off the threaded shaft, I noticed it had oil on it. That had me inspecting further after wiping it clean and seeing it on the side where my video shows. Additionally, I seem to have another area of oil also shown.
My final question would be in regards to the water pump seeming to be stuck to the block. I attempted a gentle rubber hammer as seen in diy videos with no luck and I'm wondering what the thin piece of metal is that can be seen on the left side of the water pump at the block. It sticks out further than the shape of the pump so i noticed it. Is that a metal gasket? How do I get this pump off and out? I have Googled and watched YouTube videos and at this point I feel like I'm fighting super glue from h***.
1: The movement seen in the shaft means the water pump should be replaced right? Please confirm.
2: Is the thin piece of metal a gasket? If so is it any type of permanent fixture that cannot be damaged when removing this pump?
3: What is a good safe method to get this pump unstuck?
4: Why does there seem to be oil around the bottom of the water pump?
5: Please offer suggestions on what the other oil I'm noticing could be from.
Thanks in advance.
I am putting YouTube videos and a photo here.
Please confirm that the movement I'm showing in the shaft means the bearing is bad. There is a small amount of noise when spinning by hand. It spins freely but not like butter.
Before wiping off the threaded shaft, I noticed it had oil on it. That had me inspecting further after wiping it clean and seeing it on the side where my video shows. Additionally, I seem to have another area of oil also shown.
My final question would be in regards to the water pump seeming to be stuck to the block. I attempted a gentle rubber hammer as seen in diy videos with no luck and I'm wondering what the thin piece of metal is that can be seen on the left side of the water pump at the block. It sticks out further than the shape of the pump so i noticed it. Is that a metal gasket? How do I get this pump off and out? I have Googled and watched YouTube videos and at this point I feel like I'm fighting super glue from h***.
1: The movement seen in the shaft means the water pump should be replaced right? Please confirm.
2: Is the thin piece of metal a gasket? If so is it any type of permanent fixture that cannot be damaged when removing this pump?
3: What is a good safe method to get this pump unstuck?
4: Why does there seem to be oil around the bottom of the water pump?
5: Please offer suggestions on what the other oil I'm noticing could be from.
Thanks in advance.