water pump replacing

[bart]

how do i replace the water pump in my 2002 def.

thanks

[bhishma]

well, here's a quick synopsis:

-buy new water pump/gasket...might as well get a new belt while you're here

-take fan shroud off

-remove belt

-remove f*cking SOB fan

-drain radiator

-unscrew bolts surrounding water pump

-scrape all of the old gasket off

-put new gasket on (use "make-a-gasket" as well)

-screw bolts back in (using the "opposite" method...like you would w/ tire nuts)

-put f*cking SOB fan back on

-put new belt back on

-fill radiator