Can;t find where to put the water in engine - 1998 GMC Suburban

you can put water in the radiator and it will run fine however if your in an area that gets cold enough that requires anti-freeze use the correct water anti-freeze mixture so the coolant does not freeze and crack the engine block or heads.

if ran it with ouut water / coolant for to long possible blew up engine --if water going out as fast as putting in --freeze out plug gone or damaged --head cracked --engine block cracked

If your putting water in, then there must be water leaving. If you don't see any water on the ground, you might have a blown head gasket. Water is going into engine and out the exhaust. Have some one start and rev the engine up and you see if it is spitting water out exhaust pipe. If you put your hand in front of it, your hands should fell alittle slick from the antifreeze. Don't keep adding plan water because you will eventually run out of antifreeze and cause more damage. You will have to fix soon if it is your head gasket.

Ur car is having a clogging water pump or a dying water pump problems.The car water pump it is not doing it job like circulation of the water in the car through out the car engine evenly.The car keep losing water that u keep putting it in because of the car engine keep overheating and causes water candensation and evaporation of the water u keep putting it into the car.This car must have be check out by an auto mechanic for changing it holes systems on the car water pump or must have be do a replacement of the whole water pump unit itself.

Hi there!
First.- with the engine off and cool, put a flush and drain radiator cleaner run the engine for 10 minutes, turn it off, let it cool down.
Once the engine is not too hot, open the lowest hose of radiator while you put water in the main mouth of radiator.
Once you see the water flushing clear, put the hose back and then fill it with special GM antifreeze, (the one is orange color) put all gallon into it and the rest of water, LOOK FOR THE ONE YOU CAN ADD WATER, THAT'S THE BEST FOR YOUR VAN... Good Luck!

Well you must put the water in the radiator or deposit for water that your car has instead of the water pump, the water pump is an internal part bolted in the engine that has a pulley that makes circulate the water inside the engine.

open nut at bottom of rad .let out all water ,then open cap for water in engine ,put water hose in cap in engine turn on water flush all rad out,,water will come out under rad ,,,put back on rad nut ......job done

Hi This is d_hubbs: Removal and replacement of your water pump.I'm assuming you have a 2.5 Engine.You did'nt give your engine Information but about 75% of your Year and Model had the 2.5 in them.
1st start by disconnecting your negative cable on your Battery. Then Drain your Coolant into a Container: then remove your drive belts remove your fan from the water pump: You probally should also remove your alternator and A/C Compressor to make it easier to get to your water pump, now remove your lower Radiator Hose, then remove your water pump mounting bolts, now remove the water pump: Now Clean the water pump surface on your engine where your gasket will be. Besure its Clean Good : NOTE: Sometimes if you purchase a New water pump it will not have the drive belt pulley on it. if this is the case Remove your Pulley from your old Pump and install it on your New pump : now Run some gasket sealer on your new water pump where the gasket will go.put gasket on the new pump lining up your mounting bolt holes.also put a small bead of sealer on the engine where your water pump will mount: now Mount your New water pump to the engine with the Mounting Bolts.Torque the Mounting bolts at 25-30 Foot Lbs.
Inspect your Drive belts and Hoses its a good time to put new ones on if needed.Now put your lower Hose back on-re-install your A/C compressor and Alternator-Put your fan back on-now put All your Drive belts back on be sure to Adjust the Belt Tension and Lock down the Bolts.-Fill your Radiator back up with coolant,If the Fluid you took out is still fairly new ,you can use it. If its Aged best off putting new Coolant. Replace the Battey Cable Start your Car and Check for any Leaks , After your Thermastat opens you'll need to recheck your Coolant Level. if no Leaks and Cooling System is Full you Are Done. Please let me know how my advice and Solutions have Helped you. Thanks for Using FIXYA From d_hubbs

Hello drain the water from the radiator by removing the hose from the radiator to the water pump,after having taken out the hoses,then unscrew the bolts that hold the water pump.After having taken the pump,clean the surface where the pump is fitted on the engine.Now when putting,the new pump,put a clear layer of silicone gasket on the surface where the pump will fit to prevent leakage,now you screw the bolt to the same torque,then after put the hose back like it was before,fill your radiator ,do not put the cap now,because of an air lock in the water circuit,start the engine,you will see the water level lower,fill it to its level,then put the radiator cap.Hope that help you in changing the pump,good luck

It is a very bad idea to put cold water in a over heated engine. If you must first start the car and add the water slowly. This will allow the water to mix in with the hot water and not shock the block. But the best thing to do is let the engine cool before adding water. If you add cold water to a hot engine with the engine off and than start it the cold water will pass into the block and could cause the iron to contact unevenly and crack. Good luck.