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How to Change the Water Pump on V6 Toyota and Lexus 2GR-FE 3.5L Engine

The Car Care Nut · 373K views · 34:33

Skill Level

Intermediate

Time Required

Half day

Estimated Cost

$50–200

Equipment

Toyota 2GR-FE 3.5L V6

Permit Required

No

Tools Needed

socket set, wrench set, screwdrivers, gasket scraper, torque wrench, drain pan, coolant, gasket maker
A Toyota master diagnostic technician shows How to change the water pump on V6 Toyota and Lexus 2GR-FE 3.5L The easy way! Coolant bleeding video on this engine can be found here: https://youtu.be/UJe1dbFVoqw In this much requested video I show you all the tips and tricks on replacing the often regarded as a difficult job of replacing the water pump on Toyota and Lexus's popular V6 2GR-FE 3.5L engine without removing the engine and totally DIY with basic tools This job is for medium level DIY mechanics who have done some basic tasks that are a bit more difficult than say an oil change. Basically if you've done your own spark plugs on this engine, the water pump will not be difficult. The tools you need are very basic as you see in this video. Also I always recommend you use original Toyota water pump and coolant for replacement. Parts needed : Water Pump ( Original Water Pump includes all needed O Rings) 2 Gallons of coolant in most applications Recommended Tools: Basic Scan Tool https://amzn.to/3Jm6aom Very good DIY Scan Tool https://amzn.to/3zF7dvH Advanced Scan tool https://amzn.to/3q3L3QQ Spill Free Coolant Replacement Funnel https://amzn.to/3uJfKxm Sun roof drain cleaning tool https://amzn.to/3GMDlQ9 Good DIY Torque Wrench 1/2" https://amzn.to/3gE9bnw Wireless Apple CarPlay for Toyota\Lexus https://amzn.to/3uKElSo *as an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Follow the channel on Social Media : http://www.facebook.com/thecarcarenut http://www.instagram.com/thecarcarenut Check out the channel Merch store https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEKt2bUDBoRUw3wpPpDOUaA/store Support the channel on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/thecarcarenut Make a one time donation to the channel: http://www.paypal.me/CCNdonate Check out the amazon store: http://www.amazon.com/shop/thecarcarenut *as an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. #thecarcarenut #toyota #toyotadiy 0:00 Intro 1:29 Preparation 2:54 Removal 21:41 Installation