waterpump blew
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Burning Brakes
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From: Palatine
waterpump blew
There's a tiny little hole on the bottom of my waterpump that is leaking (leaks when car is on and off). Its a little round hole not a crack or anything. Is this an indication that my waterpump is shot. My heater doesn't blow consistant heat, and it also smells like coolant. Car also runs alot hotter and overheats. Im tempted to plug it up with some bubble gum :lol: :mad .
Burning Brakes
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From: Des Moines Iowa
Re: waterpump blew (Blues77)
Agree, your waterpump is shot and needs repaired or replaced. In addition, the smell of coolant from inside the car indicates your heater core is leaking as well. I'd check carpet on passenger side and see if it's wet. You can bypass the heater core temporarily, if you need to drive the car and don't need heat. Big job to replace heater core if you have A/C, not so bad if you don't.
Suggest you NOT add any of the aftermarket leak stop stuff, it is a temporary fix at best, and one which eventually will probably plug up your radiator and add to your over heating problems.
Suggest you NOT add any of the aftermarket leak stop stuff, it is a temporary fix at best, and one which eventually will probably plug up your radiator and add to your over heating problems.
Pro
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From: Camino CA
Re: waterpump blew (Blues77)
I'm just curious, how many miles do you have on your car? Mine went out right around 80,000. You should probably replace your fan clutch and all your belts and radiator hoses while you're at it, around this time your radiator might be shot too.
