Water pump going out!!
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Water pump going out!!
Dammit!!!! Out of nowhere, I started my truck and began driving to the end of the street. Stopped at a stop sign, and there it was. That tiny little whirring sound. I figured the belt, but nooo. No it's never the cheap alternative. Went back home, got a stethoscope and put it to each pulley. And I'll be damned if my water pump is going out. Took the belt off, and I can wiggle the pump and pulley easily. Since yesterday, its gotten horribly loud, but my engine stays at normal engine temperatures. Time for a new one! Wish me luck that she'll last until Thursday so I can get off work and rip her apart and put in a new one. Any advice on water pump brands to go with or stay away from?
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alright since you eliminated that, and you said you have a wobble, then yes its time to do the water pump.
when you do it, get a new thermostat and bypass hose.
then to bleed the cooling system (since they can be a pita)
1. jack up pass. side so that the radiator cap is the highest point.
2. fill the radiator until full
3.put the heat on full blast/defrost then start the truck
4. add coolant accordingly.
when you do it, get a new thermostat and bypass hose.
then to bleed the cooling system (since they can be a pita)
1. jack up pass. side so that the radiator cap is the highest point.
2. fill the radiator until full
3.put the heat on full blast/defrost then start the truck
4. add coolant accordingly.
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Yea, I'll get a new belt, go ahead and do a radiator flush, and I'd short on time and money, so I'm not going to worry about the plenum right now. I plan on purchasing the Hughes Air-Gap in the near future. If anybody remembers my post about my "engine too cold for too long", since I replaced my thermostat (195) and flushed my radiator, think it could be my pump thats still causing the problem? My CEL doesnt come on anymore since I removed the PowerWire, but my temperature is still well below normal...
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