Water Pump
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Water Pump
Alright I need some advice, but first let me preface this by saying that I do not know a lot about engines (I am learning slowly, but to date my knowledge is limited). Anyways, I have a 99 with 57,000 miles. While it was in the shop (for something else), I was told that my water pump is leaking...... Is this common? Usually you have to get a new water pump and timing belt closer to 90,000, correct? Also, I just had this car inspected at the Acura dealership (thanks to customer appreciation week), is this something that they could have/should have seen? The timing belt/water pump and linkages (with labor) will cost close to $600.......so, I would rather not do it if I don't have to, but on the other had it is necessary, I guess I have no choice. Any advice? Thanks a lot...
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if it was leaking, you'd notice that your car would quickly heatup or overheat. Do you experience such problems or notice coolant on the ground?
600 is a bit much for the change. I'd shop around before getting the job done.
600 is a bit much for the change. I'd shop around before getting the job done.
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Re: (P1mpSlap)
I haven't noticed coolant on the ground. Is this something that I can "watch" for a little or do I need to get it taken care of right away? I mean if I watch the temp. and make sure it doesn't ?..... How common is this?
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do you know what a car overheating looks like on the temp guage? If it goes over 1/2 way. You have problems. Cut it off and cool her down.
Waterpump failure will cause the car to overheat, i'm not to sure if it can actually "Leak"
do you know what a car overheating looks like on the temp guage? If it goes over 1/2 way. You have problems. Cut it off and cool her down.
Waterpump failure will cause the car to overheat, i'm not to sure if it can actually "Leak"
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Re: (P1mpSlap)
if you take a look at the water pump itself
right behind the gear you will find a hole
if the bearing seal gives up you will see it leaking.
its a safety feature just to let you know that the bearing is not good.
right behind the gear you will find a hole
if the bearing seal gives up you will see it leaking.
its a safety feature just to let you know that the bearing is not good.
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I let my waterpump leak for about 30K miles. Not the smartest thing but I didn't have the time and or the money to get it fixed. I waited until the stock clutch when out and 137K (not too bad 
) and did a water pump and timing belt install while doing the clutch. I took the motor completely out of the car 
) and did a water pump and timing belt install while doing the clutch. I took the motor completely out of the car
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