my pump went out and i can't afford to have it fixed at a shop.
big,big job. get a chilton or haynes repair manual, you could order one at your local parts store if they don't have one in stock. make sure you have all the tools you need..
Go to the parts store and buy a Haynes Manual... it will show you step by step how to take it apart.... My guess would be most of your time will be spent lying on the ground....
then buy a new one and get your self some tools and a repair manual at autoparts store not much to it once you see what it looks like you start removing parts that are in way til you can take it off clean the old gasket off well and but some blue selicone put on new gasket and put on new pump tighten it put back on all the parts you remove fill radiator start check for leaks should be able to do it on the weekend about three to four hours or lless... any of these will help all about the same as the other but it will give you a better ideal of how to do it and your sure to learn more about your car so doing it would be best not only you learn but you save money too... not hard to replace most parts hard part is knowing what is wrong to replace it so you got the hard part done knowing what is wrong
Drain coolant from radiator and cylinder block. Remove drive belts. Remove crank pulley. Remove timing belt covers. Note: It is not necessary to loosen or remove the timing belt during water pump service. CAUTION: When removing water pump assembly, be careful not to get coolant on timing belt. Remove water pump. INSPECTION Check body assembly and vane for rust or corrosion. Check for rough operation due to excessive end play. NOTE: Water pump cannot be disassembled and should be replaced as a unit. INSTALLATION Use a scraper to remove old liquid gasket from water pump. Also remove old liquid gasket from mating surface of cylinder block. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket to mating surface of water pump. Use Genuine Liquid Gasket or equivalent. Install water pump. Install remaining parts in reverse order of removal. Install drive belts. Refill engine coolant. After installation, run engine for a few minutes, and check for leaks.
