Symptoms of a Bad Water Pump and How to Diagnose If it Has Failed
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 Published On Jul 10, 2023

Symptoms and signs of a bad engine water pump and how to diagnose a bad engine water pump.

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When a water pump seal has gone bad coolant will leak out the Weep hole.

Symptoms of a Bad Water Pump
Overheating or high engine temperatures
Water pump Weap Hole leaking coolant
Clanging or clunking noise
Fan clutch wobbling
Serpentine belt slipping off

Other Failed Components with Similar Symptoms
Failed Eclectic fan.
Thermostat stuck closed.
Coolant leak such as bad radiator hose.

A water pump weep hole is between the bearings and the seal.

A water pump Location is at the front of the engine.

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