Questions tagged [water-pump]
Pump that circulates engine coolant around the cooling system.
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Replace water pump on 99 Buick Park Ave. 3800 series 2 supercharger
Do I have to remove the motor mount? If so, how? I can't seem to get it.
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I hit flood water at 60kph
Hit flood water on a dark road at 60kph.
Car stalled midway, got towed, wouldn't start again. Lights still work and the car still cranks but doesn't start, air filter was dry, tried push starting it ...
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Piaggio Xevo 125 - water pump kit
I am fixing the water pump on a Piaggio Xevo 125.
The kit supplied contains a gasket/seal but I am not sure where it should go. Any ideas?
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What causes oil in radiator of a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Express 5.7 l hemi
My radiator has a milky brown to tan oily appearance I was told it’s caused by a cracked water pump. I cannot find anything that says that is possible
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Why is thecoolant leaking out after hitting the brakes hard
My car was being driven erratically and the brakes were hit hard now I have coolant pouring out from somewhere under the radiator reservoir
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Coolant leak which just won't quit
Car is 2003 Buick century.one owner now 89. Very Well maintained. I have had all hoses changed. Plus water pump, head gasket and lastly radiator. Still leaks with me getting about a mile from home and ...
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Water pump's O-ring a little smaller?
The original size of a new water pump rubber O-ring is 3mm diameter(thickness)and 80mm inner diameter.
When i disassembled the water pump for other task(the water pump is fine),i have noticed that the ...
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Tightening sequence for water pump bolts (Peugeot 406 1.8 16V)
I'm curious about the tightening sequence of this water pump. The manual says nothing about it. I have included 2 pictures and assigned numbers to the bolts. What sequence do you recommend for this ...
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89 D100, repair, fan ate radiator
Okay rod in waterpump separated from baffles leaned forward and the fan ate the radiator. FFW. Got all the replacement parts and pulled it apart to replace the jacked up parts ie: Waterpump, radiator, ...
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Identification of component on top of water pump
I have a 2003 3.8L V6 Mustang. The piece on top of the water pump looks bad, and I'd like to replace it when I replace the water pump. I can't find the name of this gasket(?) so I don't know what to ...
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Do I need a sealant for a metal gasket on a water pump
I bought a timing belt kit and it came with a water pump with a metal gasket. Do I need to buy some silicone sealant for that or can I just fit it as it is?
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Record -0° temp in Arkansas and my '10 Jeep Grand Cherokee is overheating plus heater stopped working
I had a good amount of 50/50 AF but when the temp dropped to record low of -0° my heater gradually went out over several days. I added a little concentrated AF and next day it overheated. Should I ...
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My 2004 Chevy impala is overheating how can you help me?
My Chevy impala 2004 I love and is a good car when I drive my car it overheats till I cut on the AC and it would go in the middle again I'm trying to figure out what it is before I spend more money on ...
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Coolant Leaks while Engine is Running on 2003 Hummer H2
So this vehicle is leaking coolant. And I couldn't see where the leak was coming from when looking over the hood or under the car, but it looked like it came from the water pump. I got the water pump ...
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Removing press fit bronze bushing
I have a raw water pump for a boat that has a press fit bronze bushing that goes into the back of the water pump (into a "cap" that attaches to the back of the pump). The water pumps shaft ...
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Can I remove freeze plugs and put hose into water pump forcing some debris out or block? Or?
1953 Plymouth Cambridge Flat head 6 engine. Nothing fancy or modifications done. All orginal.
Got car running/driveable but it sat outside for about 15 years under a tree before I bought it.
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03 Blazer 130,000 miles
Hey guys in need for some serious help. After spending 2000 on repairing my 6 MO. Old truck (and not to an acceptable standard), i have a crack down the plastic part that holds in my radiator and im ...
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How to fix a water pump squeal/screech?
I have a 2004 Toyota Tacoma. Recently in cold weather there is a high-pitched whine/squeal coming from the engine area. I have ruled out belts with belt dressing spray, and I think I've narrowed it ...
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Removing stuck water pump - GM Corsa B
I have a GM Corsa 1.0 MPFI (Brazillian version of the Opel Corsa B) and today I started replacing some parts, including the water pump. I had heard from other owners and mechanics that sometimes this ...
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replace engine chain sprockets?
'07 Cobalt, 70K miles
I need to replace the water pump, and possibly the timing chain. (The Cobalt pump is on a separate chain, with the balance shafts.) I can get parts with or without sprockets.
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Overheating issues
92'honda accord
New radiator, radiator hoses, thermostat, thermostat housing, waterpump
Idles fines overheats when driven. Blowing holes in hoses of thermostat housing. Tested 1st and 2nd thermostat ...
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Is this normal - scoring in the water pump housing?
Just changed out the water pump on a 2009 Toyota Corolla with 149,000km on the 2ZR-FE engine. The previous water pump was likely stock from factory. With the water pump removed the housing had some ...
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93 Honda Civic LX - fluctuating revs, poor running
My Civic has done ~246,000 miles and is now running very poorly.
While driving down Interstate Car bogs down stalls out and there's smoke from front and back.
Spark plugs are fouled out and when ...
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Can the weep hole of a water pump face upwards?
I've noticed a hole on the top of my water pump, and it looks like the pump's weep hole, since it also has some dried up coolant residue inside (but it isn't leaking any coolant, since the area around ...
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Will an Aftermarket Water Pump (Came with Paper Gasket) Leak with Metal OEM Gasket?
I have a 2011 Camry. 2.5L, 4 cyl, gas, not hybrid. The pump feels gritty when rotated by hand, and it makes a whirring noise that varies in pitch with the engine RPM.
I bought a pump locally from ...
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Water leak from car. Part identification
A have a leak from my car that is easily visible and accessible. I do not know what part it is or wether it's an indication of another issue within the car. Please see attached picture. My finger ...
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Fan clutch on 3500 duramax
I’m replacing the water pump on a 2005 3500 duramax. How can I remove the fan clutch?
I’ve tried the wrench and clutch tool, an air hammer on the bolt, and a rod and hammer on the bolt. I’ve also ...
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Water pump leak after timing belt replacement in VW Caddy Crew Bus 2.0 TDi
I took my VW Caddy in for an early timing belt replacement (at the 105000km service). When I drove the car out of the workshop there was a rattling in the engine compartment. The mechanic came to ...
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When should water pump and radiator be changed
I read that radiators and water pumps should be changed around 60-90k as preventative maintenance.
I was looking at getting a golf r32 at about 100k miles. I asked sellers if water pump and radiator ...
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Why did changing my coolant break my water pump
Many years ago I changed the coolant in my 1994 Mazda Lantis. I had no idea what I was doing, and the result was my water pump broke and started leaking.
The mechanic replaced it and all was good.
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Part no: coolant flange/elbow
I have an '04 1.2L 16v Renault Clio Dynamique with a leaking coolant flange/elbow where the lower coolant line connects to the water pump. You can see where flange is in relation to the pump and ...
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What is also suggested to replace when replacing water pump?
What is also suggested to replace when replacing the water pump?
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2008 VW Beetle water pump maybe
She let it get very hot! When my husband got there, it was very smokey under the hood! We pulled it home and it sat for a few days. When you put water in the reservoir, it drains out immediately on ...
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Can a water pump slowly fail?
Do water pumps generally fail all of a sudden, or can they slowly stop working effectively?
My 99 Subaru Legacy recently started overheating on long-ish trips (> 25 min or so). I already replaced ...
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a little squealing, overheat, coolant overflow, then back to normal
2004 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport, 200K
I went for a 50 mile highway drive at 60 - 70 mph. When I arrived, all the coolant that had been leaking from my car started to burn on the exhaust (visual ...
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New Water Pump Hard to Turn
I was told that when a pulley of an engine component does not turn freely, it it probably starting to seize. By diagnoising all the pullies attached to my engine, I identified the water pump pulley as ...
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Washer pump not engaging for front wipers (possible inverter problem)
The front washer jets in my Peugeot 206 (year 2000) have stopped working recently - the rear one is still working fine.
The vehicle is using a single twin-outlet pump to control back and front ...
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Volvo 2.0D engine "self-oscillates" after changing timing belt and adjusting fuel-injectors
I recently had the timing belt and water pump changed on my Volvo s40 (2006 2.0D diesel). The mechanic also cleaned and adjusted the injectors. After the service I noticed that att some rpms the ...
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Blue Devil effect on water pumps
I used Blue Devil Head Gasket Sealer on my 2006 Ford Explorer about 6 months ago, and it's worked. However, I am now noticing some antifreeze dripping on my garage floor, which seems to be coming from ...
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2004 KIA Sedona Timing Belt Replacement
I am planning a Timing Belt / Water pump Replacement on a 2004 Kia sedona. I would like to know for the people who may have done a job like this . was there any special tools you required. If so ...
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2004 Kia Sedona 160000 miles Timing Belt Replacement
I have a 2004 Kia Sedona LX with 160000 miles on it. I am going to be changing out the Timing Belt. It will be the Car's second one. What do you recommend I replace while I am inside? Water Pump? ...
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Testing / checking a water pump
Is there a way to reasonably diagnose a water pump failure directly? In How to test the function of a water pump? the question is posed but the accepted answer only provides a way to infer that the ...
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Renault Kangoo overheating - Waterpump? Thermostat?
OK guys, I got a call from my mother. The dashboard of her Renault Kangoo '07, 1149cm³, 55kW shows Aladin's wonderlamp [sic!], the temperature bar is at 100%, and a word, "STOP" appears.
I've had a ...
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Could oily sludge in cooling system affect engine temprature?
I have a BMW 530i 2007, the engine gets hot up o 115 degree of celcius, it actually fluctuate between 95 to 115(which is a little bit higher than normal specially when the outside temperature is 5 c)
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Why would a brand new water pump make noise?
Many of you followed the saga of the noise coming from my timing belt area after I changed the belt and the water pump.
The noise eventually went away on it's own, and I think we determined with a ...
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Reusing a Metal Water Pump Gasket
I'm going to put my new water pump on my 98 Mazda 626 today and I'm strongly considering reusing the OEM metal gasket instead of the material gasket that came with the new water pump. I'm pretty sure ...
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Leaking(Cracked) Water Pump
So today i've been told that the reason of leaking coolant fluid is my water pump(again). It is over 400$
The car is 535xi 2008 year. It's second time in a year that waterpump cracked.
I cant ...
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Should I replace my timing components when I replace the water pump? [duplicate]
I have to replace the water pump on my 98 Mazda 626 2L and would like to know how I can evaluate if I need to replace the timing components as well?
I know the conventional wisdom is to do the ...
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2003 Kia Spectra - New radiator cap for a new radiator?
I sprang a leak in my radiator about a month ago... and I simply did not have time to replace the radiator myself, so I took it to a mechanic. The mechanic replaced the radiator but he reused my old ...
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How can you tell if a water pump or water pump gasket is bad?
I'm changing the head gasket on a 99 ranger. I don't know why it overheated in the first place. There has to be a cause, right?
I was cleaning up the top of the engine block to put the heads back on ...
