Water Pump Repair
The water pump keeps coolant moving so your engine does not overheat. We inspect the cooling system and explain what we find.
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What the water pump does
The water pump is an aluminum, iron, or plastic housing containing an impeller, a fan-like part that circulates coolant through the engine’s cooling system. It is driven by the engine’s drive belt or by the timing belt or chain. If it fails, coolant stops circulating, the engine overheats, and it can suffer severe damage.
How it fails
Two common ways: the bearings the impeller rides on wear and start to grind, so the impeller slows and the engine heats up, or the seals wear and leak, which drops the coolant level.
Signs of a failing pump
- Leaking coolant and low coolant level
- A temperature gauge reading higher than normal
- Grinding or whining from the front of the engine
When it is replaced
The drive belts and timing belt or chain may also need replacing, the entire cooling system should be inspected, and replacing the thermostat at the same time can help prevent future problems. Afterward the cooling system is refilled with the coolant type your manufacturer specifies.
Do not keep driving
If the temperature gauge climbs or a warning light comes on, pull over safely and shut the engine off. Do not keep driving an overheating engine. Have the vehicle towed in.
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