I need to change the head gasket on a 2000 chevy malibu. What bolts do I remove to take off the water and power steering pumps?

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Well, a faulty water pump could cause the engine to overheat fairly quickly, but additional pressure in the cooling system is usually caused by a leaking head gasket.

1. Remove mounting bolts and remove upper timing cover and gasket. Drain coolant into clean bucket.
2. Loosen the 4 water pump pulley mounting bolts. Loosen alternator adjusting and mounting bolts and remove the belt.
3. Remove the water pump pulley bolts and the pulley.
4. Remove the water pump inlet mounting bolt from the side of the block and then remove the 2 nuts attaching the pipe to the water pump. Remove the pipe.
5. Remove the mounting bracket bolt and then remove the dipstick tube. Plug the hole with a rag. Remove the right hand under cover and the power steering adjusting bracket ( if it has power steering).
6.Remove the 3 bolts and remove the water pump. Keep coolant OFF the timing belt (plenty of rags to soak it up)., Remove the O ring from the block.
7. To install a new pump, start by replacing the O ring in the block. Then the reverse of these steps.
8. Water pump mounting bolts are torqued to 11 ft.lbs only. Also replace the O ring on the dipstick tube and coat it with oil before reinstalling.
9. Refill the cooling system and run the engine up to operating temperature, with the heater running. This will force the air out of the system. Once the air is out top up the rad and replace the rad cap.

Your Malibu is equipped with probably the EASIEST water pump in the word to change.

Drain the cooling system.
Loosen the water pump pulley bolts.
Remove the drive belt.
Remove the water pump pulley bolts and pulley.
Remove the water pump bolts, pump and gasket.
Clean the water pump mating surfaces.
Install the water pump and reassemble in reverse order

Hint: The O-ring that seals the water pump is much easier to install if you use a little dielectric grease to "stick" it to the water pump before installing. This O-ring needs to expand and contract and move freely in the water pump groove due to extreme changes in engine temperature. The dielectric grease will actually help accomplish this. DO NOT use RTV silicone to "glue" the O-ring.

WELL YOU NEED TO DRAIN COOLANT SYSTEM.PLACE A LARGE DRAIN PAN UNDER THE RADIATOR TO CATCH COOLANT WHILE DRAINING RADIATOR.ONCE ALL COOLANT DRAINED OUT.REMOVE DRIVE BELT.REMOVE WATER PUMP PULLEY.REMOVE POWER STEERING PUMP AND MOVE IT ASIDE.THEN REMOVE WATER PUMP.MAKE WATER PUMP MOUNTING SURFACE CLEAN THEN INSTALL NEW WATER PUMP AND GASKET IN PLACE.IF WATER PUMP GASKET IS PAPER TYPE PUT GASKET SEALANT ON BOTH SIDES OF THE GASKET.IF YOU HAVE RUBBER GASKET DONT USE NO GASKET SEALANT.INSTALL NEW WATER PUMP TORQUE LONG BOLTS TO 25 FT LBS AND TORQUE SHORT BOLTS TO 16 FT LBS.TORQUE WATER PUMP PULLEY TO 115 INCH POUNDS.TORQUE POWER STEERING PUMP BOLTS TO 25 FT LBS.THEN INSTALL DRIVE BELT.FILL THE COOLANT SYSTEM.START THE VECHICLE AND CHECK FOR LEAKS.

(step 1 ) the torque specs for the heads are---1998 through 2001 are 37 foot lbs. ( step 2) rotate an additional 90-degrees (1/4 turn). intake manifold bolts ( lower ) step 1-- 62 in-lbs, step 2--115 in-lbs. intake manifold bolts/studs ( upper ) 18 ft-lbs. this is for the 3.1 v-6, have a good day!

The detailed step by step procedure is given below:

1. First remove the tube that runs in front of the water pump by taking the 2 bolts off the motor mount and undo the plastic clamp on the hoses.
2. Next remove the serpentine belt. This is done by taking the tension off the belt.
3. In order to do this take a 3/8 braker bar with a short piece of pipe and put in in the tensionser.
4. Do not remove the bolt.
5. The 3/8 square is on the bottom of the tensioner.
6. Apply a little pressure on the pipe and you'll be able to able to remove the belt.
7. Now remove the 4 bolts on the water pump pully. They open to the left( a normal therad ).
8. Now you will be able to get at the 5 bolts on the water pump. Hope this helps

3.0L or 3.8L engine?

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Section 03-01B: Engine, 3.8L 1996 Windstar Workshop Manual
IN-VEHICLE SERVICE Water Pump SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL(S) REQUIRED Description Tool Number Fuel Line Disconnect Tool Set T90T-9550-S
Removal

1. Drain engine cooling system. Refer to Section 03-03 .
   

1. Loosen drive belt tensioner (6B209) and remove drive belt (8620). Refer to Section 03-05 .
   

1. Raise vehicle on hoist. Refer to Section 00-02 .
   

1. Disconnect lower radiator hose (8286) from radiator lower hose tube (8291) and radiator (8005).
   

1. Disconnect radiator lower hose tube from water pump (8501).
   

1. Remove lower nut on both front engine support insulators (6038).
   

1. Lower vehicle.
   

1. Disconnect battery ground cable (14301). Refer to Section 14-01 .
   

1. Remove generator (GEN) (10346) from power steering pump support (3C511).
   

1. Position drain pan and disconnect power steering pressure line from power steering pump (3A674) using Fuel Line Disconnect Tool Set T90T-9550-S.
   

1. Remove power steering reservoir filler cap.
   

1. CAUTION: If using a prying device to assist in water pump removal, be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.
   Disconnect water bypass hose (8597) and oil cooler hose (6B850) from heater water outlet tube (18663).
   

1. Remove retaining bolts and disconnect heater water outlet tube from water pump.
   

1. Remove A/C bracket brace.
   

1. Attach engine lifting eye to left-hand (front) exhaust manifold (9430).
   

1. Attach lifting equipment to engine lifting eye and raise front of engine approximately 51 mm (2.0 inches) to provide necessary clearance for water pump removal.
   

1. Remove water pump pulley retaining bolts and water pump pulley (8509).
   

1. Remove drive belt tensioner pulley retaining bolt and drive belt tensioner pulley (6B217) from power steering pump support.
   

1. Remove power steering pump support retaining bolts and nut. Place power steering pump and support assembly aside in a position to prevent fluid leakage.
   

1. Remove water pump retaining bolts and nuts and water pump. Discard used water pump housing gasket (8507).
   

Installation

1. NOTE: Lightly oil all bolt and stud bolt threads before installation except those specifying special sealant.
   
   Clean gasket surfaces on water pump and engine front cover (6019).
   

1. NOTE: The threads of the No. 1 engine front cover retaining stud must be coated with Pipe Sealant with Teflon® D8AZ-19554-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G350-A2 before installing.
   
   NOTE: Gasket and Trim Adhesive D7AZ-19B508-B or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE-M2G52-A is recommended to hold the water pump housing gasket in position.
   
   Position a new water pump housing gasket on water pump housing sealing surface.
   

1. Position water pump on the engine front cover. Install retaining bolts.
   

1. Position power steering pump support and install retaining nuts and bolts. Tighten bolts and nuts to 40-55 Nm (30-40 lb-ft).
   

1. Install drive belt tensioner pulley and retaining bolt. Tighten bolt to 70-95 Nm (52-70 lb-ft).
   

1. Install A/C bracket brace.
   

1. Position water pump pulley on water pump hub and install retaining bolts. Tighten bolts to 8.0-11.5 Nm (71-101 lb-in).
   

1. Lower engine and disconnect lifting equipment from lifting eye.
   

1. Remove lifting eye from exhaust manifold.
   

1. Connect heater water outlet tube to water pump and install retaining bolts. Tighten bolts to 8-11.5 Nm (71-101 lb-in).
   

1. Connect water bypass hose and oil cooler hose to heater water outlet tube. Tighten clamps securely.
   

1. Connect power steering pressure line to power steering pump fitting.
   

1. Install power steering reservoir filler cap.
   

1. Install generator to power steering pump support. Refer to Section 14-02 .
   

1. Connect battery ground cable. Refer to Section 14-01 .
   

1. Raise vehicle on hoist. Refer to Section 00-02 .
   

1. Install lower nut on front engine support insulators and tighten retaining nut to 88-119 Nm (65-87 lb-ft). Install lower nut of rear engine support insulator and tighten to 77-104 Nm (56-76 lb-ft).
   

1. Connect radiator lower hose tube to water pump. Install retaining bolt and tighten securely.
   

1. Connect lower radiator hose to radiator lower hose tube and radiator. Position hose clamps securely. Refer to Section 03-03 .
   

1. Lower vehicle.
   

1. Position drive belt over drive belt tensioner and release drive belt tensioner. Refer to Section 03-05 .
   

1. CAUTION: This engine has aluminum cylinder heads (6049) and requires a special corrosion inhibiting coolant to avoid cooling system damage. Refer to Section 03-03 for the coolant specifications.
   Fill and bleed cooling system with specified coolant.
   

1. Fill power steering pump reservoir with specified fluid.
   

1. Start engine and check for coolant and power steering fluid leaks. Service as necessary.
   
   
   Water Pump
   

if it got the 3.4 in it it a walk in the park. take the belt off 4 pully bolts then 5 water pump bolts clean off old gasket then reinstell. look at water pump real good it only goes on 1 way. good luck. o brake the pully bolt loose before you take the belt off.and youll need a small pan to drain anti freeze it

it is located behind the power steering pump. You need to remove the power steering pump to get to it which requires removing the engine mount next to it to get the bottom bolt out of the power steering pump. The sensor is directly behind the power steering pump. You can follow the cable that goes behind the pump. It is the only one there.