OEReplacement News
Like any other car parts, a water pump won’t last forever. Eventually, the bearings may start to make noise, it might start to leak from a weep hole, or it might develop a worse problem, like major coolant leaks. Unlike an oil pump, which is a shaft-driven part inside the engine, it’s a lot easier to replace a water pump on a car.
Water pump failure is indicated by coolant leaking from the water pump. It often starts as a slow leak, and that’s the time for car water pump repair, before more severe car water pump problems lead to car water pump failure. One of the reasons a regular tune-up is a good idea is because it’s a chance to glance at car parts like the water pump, and see if it’s time for repair. Any coolant underneath a car in the morning is always a bad sign, too.
There are symptoms other than coolant leak that can indicate it’s time for car water pump repair. Car overheating can mean there’s an internal water pump impeller problem, but before that, it will usually make noise. It can be hard to tell where water pump noise is coming from–it can be a belt, or a bearing. Fortunately, water pump cost is not very high, usually under $100. It’s definitely a cost-effective auto repair when considering how much engine overheating can cost with warped head gaskets, a cracked manifold, or worse engine problems.
Performance applications are turning to electric water pumps, which are appropriate for drag racing and other high-speed activities, but an electric car water pump install is not an everyday activity. When it’s time for automotive water pump repair, an OE quality water pump replacement is the way to go. Remember that using coolant in a 50/50 mix, rather than plain water, is critical, because the coolant lubricates the water pump.
Auto repair is a fact of life, and fixing a water pump is one of those car repairs that will come along no matter what.
Filed under: Product News by Josh Razgunas On: January 13th, 2010
