2007-2014 Chevy Silverado Water Pump Replacement 5.3L- Easy DIY

How to Replace the Water Pump on a 2012 Chevy Silverado 5.3L V8 – Step-by-Step DIY Guide. In this video, I walk you through the complete process of replacing the water pump on my 2012 Chevy Silverado with the 5.3L engine. This is a common repair when you start seeing red coolant leaking from the weep hole or running down the pump housing toward the thermostat. I used a Duralast water pump and installed the gaskets dry (no RTV needed). The job took about 2 hours with basic tools. Tools & Parts: 10mm socket (water pump bolts) 15mm socket (tensioner bolts) Duralast water pump New coolant (Dex-Cool compatible red) Torque wrench (22 ft-lbs for pump, 37 ft-lbs for tensioner) This fix should stop your coolant leak and prevent overheating. Great DIY project that can save you $400–800 at a shop! If you're working on a 2007–2014 Silverado/Sierra 5.3L, this guide applies directly. Like & Subscribe for more Chevy truck repairs! Drop your questions or mileage below – happy to help! #silverado #WaterPumpReplacement #ChevyTruckRepair