A properly operating water pump is a fundamental key to your engine's survival. If your water pump is leaking at the shaft, is wobbly, loose or noisy these are all indications that a water pump replacement is required. Your water pump keeps operating temperatures under control and prevents boiling fluids from damaging your cylinder head gaskets.
Most cars have the water pump mounted on the front of the engine, with a drive pulley attached to the water pump hub. A V-belt or a serpentine belt usually drives the water pump pulley. Some front-wheel-drive vehicles mounted the engine sideways, making belt access trickier and occasionally require removal of the timing chain.
If you start to smell the very distinctive odor of engine coolant, or you notice that the level in the coolant overflow bottle has dropped, it's time for a more careful examination of the water pump and hose attachments. Next check the vent hole located on the bottom of the water pump casting's nose. All seals are supposed to show slight coolant seepage as coolant is needed to lube the faces but a water pump leak means you should bring your vehicle to an auto repair shop ASAP.
If the Water Pump pulley moves from side to side the bearing is worn out which would also require a water pump replacement.
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