HI all, I just completed a water pump replacement of my wife's 97 Grand Prix
(3.8 non-supercharged) and have come upon a new issue...the trans does not
want to shift out of first (it's an auto) and the speedo doesn't
work........otherwise everything is normal...I've obviously unplugged
something but I'll be darned if I can find it...........anybody have any
quick ideas ?

Okay so as it turns out the darn Vehicle Speed Sensor was not plugged in.......cost me 89.64...money well spent to restore peace on the house

Ric

Just curious on the time it took to replace the pump. I know some stuff on the accessory side of the engine is a pain to access (namely the power steering pump) but how is the water pump? Simple job?

ferb!

water pump isnt bad at all and yes you do have to move the power steering pumpt but it isnt bad at all i dont think over all time a few hours takin your time