Let’s talk about the water pump. Guaranteed Auto Air & Repair can replace the factory pump when it dies. You can expect this to happen anywhere between 100,000 miles and 150,000 miles. We are going to list five things below that are signs that you need a new water pump. It’s important to take action as soon as possible to avoid damaging your engine by overheating it constantly.
1. A Pump Housing That’s Corroded
If your odometer has the mileage discussed above on it, pop the hood and visually inspect your water pump. The water pump has a metal housing that protects it. If this is corroded, your water pump is leaking engine coolant slowly out of it. Unfortunately, the coolant is feasting on the metal while it puddles around it. Plan to have the water pump replaced now rather than waiting for…
2. Coolant to Leak Out of the Pump
Once the coolant has gorged itself on the metal, your water pump will start to leak the engine’s coolant onto the garage floor. Depending on the size of the hole in the pump, you may see spots of coolant or have a puddle of coolant underneath the engine at the front. This location can also be a sign that your radiator is corroded and leaking coolant from the bottom. Either situation is bad.
3. A Reduction in Coolant Circulation
Your water pump may look just fine when you inspect it, but you are still having problems with your engine overheating whenever you drive your car, truck, or utility vehicle. This does not mean that the water pump is in the problem. An old water pump may have difficulties circulating the coolant through the engine the way it should. This will make your engine overheat all the time.
4. A Noisy Water Pump in the Engine
Your water pump may give you an audible sign that it is reaching the end of its life. If you hear growling noises in the engine toward the front, the water pump is wearing down on the inside. As an aside, the water pump is attached to the accessory belt for power. If you hear squealing noises in the engine, especially when you first started up, the accessory belt may be loose.
5. An Engine That Overheats Constantly
Finally, all of the above is going to cause your engine’s temperature to rise above the maximum degree which is 220 degrees Fahrenheit. Unfortunately, this means that your engine will overheat each time that you drive your automobile.
Call Guaranteed Auto Air & Repair in Rockledge, FL, today to schedule a service appointment for a water pump inspection.
