2011 - 2021 GM Ecotec 1.4L Water Pump Replacement (Chevy Cruze, Sonic, Trax, Buick Encore)
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In this video we will go thru replacing the water pump on a GM 1.4L Ecotec engine. These 1.4L Ecotec engines can be found in the Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Sonic, Chevrolet Trax, and Buick Encore within the model year range of the video title.
The vehicle illustrated is a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze Eco with the RPO LUJ/LUV style GM Ecotec 1.4L engine. The parts and procedures shown are applicable to the following Chevy Sonic, Chevy Trax, or Buick Encore vehicles with the same specific GM Ecotec 1.4L turbocharged engine. The engine attachment procedure will be very similar for the Chevy Volt, and Cadillac ELR, with the RPO LUU style GM Ecotec 1.4L non-turbocharged engine design, but using a different water pump kit part number. I have listed both water pump kits for your convenience below:
The eBay and Amazon search links below are paid links, for which I may be compensated and earn a commission, if you choose to buy the parts and tools shown in this video thru them:
2011 - 2015 Chevrolet Cruze
2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited
2012 - 2020 Chevrolet Sonic
2013 - 2021 Buick Encore
2015 - 2021 Chevrolet Trax
All use the GM 55486342 / ACDelco 251-776 water pump kit: ebay.us/vpJmQL or amzn.to/3NNT5Je (this part number supersedes and obsoletes earlier pumps GM 25192709, GM 55486344, GM 55561623, GM 55579016, GM 55587345, and GM 55599494).
2011 - 2014 Chevrolet Volt
2014 - 2015 Cadillac ELR
Only use the GM ACDelco Gold 252-1028 water pump: ebay.us/Hi7Rmx or amzn.to/3r6Av6d (this part number supersedes and obsoletes earlier pump kits GM 55570270, and GM 55580028).
GM 55564507 long bolt: ebay.us/NkNy9Y or amzn.to/3pfuLa3
GM 11099551 medium length bolt: ebay.us/4eZwKp or amzn.to/43XpbrS
GM 11588757 engine mount bolt: ebay.us/RH8ltq or amzn.to/46nmTUl
GM 11570514 engine mount bracket bolt: ebay.us/noPDL8 or amzn.to/44jH586
GM 25200455 / ACDelco 131-180 thermostat housing: ebay.us/YeTvTW or amzn.to/3OxEwsx
ACDelco Dexcool coolant: ebay.us/Kg0rJp or amzn.to/3pkA73A
GM factory service manuals for these engines can be found at: ebay.us/81IXcV
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Chevrolet Cruze Sonic Trax Buick Encore
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Chapters:
0:00 - Coolant leak diagnosis
2:34 - Service manual guidance
4:51 - Air box (engine air cleaner housing) removal
5:57 - RH side Engine mount & bracket removal
13:25 - Loosen water pump pulley bolts
14:02 - Serpentine belt removal
14:44 - Water pump pulley removal
15:05 - Heater hose & clamp removal
17:31 - Separating away the thermostat housing
21:41 - Water pump removal
26:30 - Service manual revisions
30:46 - OEM part numbers
33:31 - Pump mating surface preparation
35:18 - Water pump installation
41:03 - Initial re-assembly steps
41:41 - Thermostat housing information
43:15 - Engine mount & bracket re-installation
44:03 - Final re-assembly and leak testing
Corrections:
7:10 - Some vehicle applications like the Sonic will have a different engine mount design, with two nuts and one bolt for fasteners instead of what you see here on the Cruze model.
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Thank you so much for sharing this information on here
I’m finding it very difficult to get the hose clamp back where it needs to go on the hose leading into the water pump… :(
I love how detailed your videos are. Would you be interested in making one on how to best clean the throttle body on a 1.4L Ecotec (without removing it from the intake manifold)? I suppose that some scan tools could command it to open, but turning the key to the accessory position and depressing the gas pedal only causes the butterfly to open part way. I tried cleaning mine, but I don't think that I did the best job. Figured you may have some suggestions for getting it as clean as possible. The bottom edge of the butterfly, and around the pivot points, are areas that are hard to get at.
What is crazy is that Chevy/GM knows that this engine has water pump issues and does not recall everybody’s vehicle and replace that bolt. There are a lot of people that are replacing that bolt with the original bolt a lot of ASE certified mechanics and they are breaking off the bolt inside the engine because it is a “one time use” bolt and is too short
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could there be a coolant leak from something located lower than the water pump in that same area just lower? On mine the leak looks lower
@DrShock
2 ай бұрын
On this particular size and model GM engine, there's nothing _lower_ than the pump involving coolant on this side. Just be sure what you're looking at is coolant, and not oil. If so, what you likely have is the leak traveling downwards from the pump gasket side obscuring you from a more conclusive view.
I have a ? How old is that service manual you were just using? Im working with exact car and chevy dealership said only 1 bolt needs to be replaced 4507 one and i know theres 2 of those.
@DrShock
6 ай бұрын
The service bulletin pages I showed applies only to the years I listed on it as far as the extra torque to yield bolts. And only to the engine RPO codes listed in the video description. GM made more than one 1.4L size engine, and they are not the same so the RPO codes are important to take note of.
Hi. I need this book! Where can a find it?
@DrShock
25 күн бұрын
There should be a link in the video description for used copies.
Even the OEM thermostat housing and coolant manifold (left side of motor) have failed repeatedly. I am now using an aftermarket aluminum thermostat and manifold.
Is there anyway I can get you to email me the pdf link to that service bulletin please 🙏
Why not open the pit cok on radiator to avoid all thatcoolant to go all over alternator.🤷
@DrShock
6 ай бұрын
Plastic petcocks on older vehicles more often than not break off, creating a larger job is primarily why. Genuine GM Dexcool coolant will not harm the alternator, or any of the other components in this engine area. Just keep the coolant off the rubber serpentine belt. Rinse off the residue with distilled water before reinstalling if it concerns you.
That factory coolant junk use green coolant engineered to last took thermstat out so run cooler you wont have issues like remove top heat sheild off turbo be sure turbo oil line has thremal wrap on runs under headers remove cover off front air cooler stick screw driver open air holes in lower air cooler for tubo helps stay cooler as plastic and seals will fail and use same bolts have had no issues just have to be moter head think like engineer but new bolts strech next time just be hold better i know work better as dont strech and come loose again this why have problems as engineered skam so have to get service again as feel must be idiots out there
@michaelcassady3974
11 күн бұрын
Do these up dates include 2015 for the torque to yield on all of the bolts. I have 2015 Buick Encore ?
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