Section : Cooling

Water Pump Failure

Posted By : Jon Morton, 07-Jan-2007, 03:36pm

Driving on the motorway at a steady 60-70 and the temperature gauge is rising.

I&8217;ve replaced the thermostat, checked for air locks, is their any thing else any one can think of before I replace the water pump?

Are there any external checks you can do to check the condition of the water pump?

Thanks

Jon

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Water Pump Failure

Posted By : Van Hamlin, 07-Jan-2007, 03:54pm

It's quite easy to remove the water pump to see if the impeller is broken. You'll need to drain some coolant and you'll need a new gasket.
Van
- Water Pump Failure
  
  Posted By : Philip Brammer, 07-Jan-2007, 05:49pm
  
  Worth checking the pump housing also as too much wear allows water to bypass the pump vanes. Been there done that etc