Genuine Infiniti G35 Water Pump

Infiniti G35 Water Pump Parts Questions & Answers

• Pump Assy-Water
  21010-AL527
  Q: What Are the Signs of Water Pump Failure and What Checks Can Be Done Before Deciding to Remove It?

  A: A failure in the water pump can cause serious engine damage due to overheating. Checking the water pump is limited because of where it is located, but some basic checks can be made before deciding to remove the water pump. Signs of water pump failure include the heater not working, play at the pump shaft, and coolant in the engine oil.
• Pump Assy-Water
  21010-AL528
  Q: How to remove and install a Water Pump, Including Timing Chain Tensioner, Mounting Fasteners, and Sealant Application?

  A: Disconnect the negative battery terminal, remove engine cover, splash shield, air filter housing, and radiator hoses. Drain cooling system and engine oil, remove drivebelts, timing chain tensioner, and water pump covers. Relieve fuel pressure, remove Coolant Reservoir, retract tensioner plunger, and remove mounting fasteners. Remove water pump bolts, rotate crankshaft counterclockwise 20 degrees, install two MS bolts. Remove old sealant, compare new and old pump, remove old 0-ring seal, install new ones. Install water pump, tighten bolts, rotate crankshaft clockwise 20 degrees, position tensioner, install bolts. Remove pin, install tensioner and pump covers with RTV sealant. Refill cooling system, run engine, check for leaks. Wait for sealant to cure.