Engine ran hot after recent radiator replacement

2004 GMC ENVOY
214,270 MILES • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MABENDROTH86
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I got my radiator replaced on May 21. My car ran hot yesterday. I have coolant leaking from somewhere. Now my fan is making a noise. Is it the water pump? Can I mess up my water pump replacing my radiator?
May 28, 2018 at 4:13 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning.

It could be but you need a pressure test in the system to confirm. Once it is confirmed then you can be sure of the location of the leak.

Roy

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/radiator-pressure-test

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/water-pump-replacement

1. Drain the coolant.
2. Remove the fan and shroud.
3. Remove the drive belt.
4. Using the J 41240, secure the water pump pulley and remove the water pump pulley bolts.
5. Remove the J 41240.
6. Remove the water pump pulley.


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7. Loosen and remove the water pump bolts.
8. Remove the water pump.
9. Clean and inspect the water pump.
10. Discard and replace the gasket.
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May 28, 2018 at 4:56 AM