Water pump location and repair

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Asked by Rodney Oct 08, 2017 at 11:59 PM about the 2012 Chevrolet Impala LS FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Where is the water pump in a 2012 3.6 impala located and
is it connected to the timing chain?

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You see this timing chain cover, up under the center section with at top is kinda v or u shape and under it is a roundish bowl shape with 6 mounting bolt holes and a thick hole in center of it (not the lower bigger crankshaft hole) the water pump mount to this cover there. Do not remove timing cover unless its leaking.

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Ok thanks and how much coolant should I use to refill the system?

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I would get a few gallons of pre-mix to have on hand and use most or all, drain radiator too to freshen up the coolant fluid with the extra.

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Always a good idea to change thermostat with OEM and radiator hoses if old when doing a water pump.

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Be sure not to mix orange dexcool and green coolant together. Refill with whatever coolant you had in the car. Mixing orange and green antifreeze can be deadly for your engine.

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