Posts Tagged ‘Water Pump’
Water Pump
The cooling system in an engine has five components: the radiator, the radiator cap, the hoses, the thermostat and the water pump. The water pump is literally the heart of the system. Just as your own heart keeps your blood circulating through your body, the water pump keeps coolant circulating through your engine. The water pump is…
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Let’s talk water pumps for vehicles. The engine is cooled by coolant/antifreeze mixed with water. This mixture circulates around the engine, absorbing some of the heat. The coolant then flows through the radiator where air cools it down for the return trip back through the engine. Your vehicle’s water pump is what drives this process.…
Read MoreTiming Belt Replacement
My friend had a broken timing belt and it was very expensive to repair his engine. What can I do to avoid a broken timing belt? Well, a broken timing belt can lead to one of the most expensive engine repairs motorists will ever face. The good news is that replacing your timing belt on…
Read MoreAsk The Tech: Water Pump
“My water pump went out and it cost much more to replace than ones I’ve had replaced in the past. My repair shop said it’s because of where it’s located.” Why is that? Some water pumps are driven by the serpentine belt and are bolted on out in the open with the alternator and air…
Read MoreAsk The Tech: My Water Pump Went Out
Has this happened to you? “I was driving on the freeway in Illinois and my Car or SUV engine started to get hot. I turned off my air conditioner and was able to drive about 80 miles to my meeting and then found a shop in Plainfield. It turns out that my water pump was…
Read MoreReplace Your Vehicle’s Belts, Hoses Regularly
Losing a belt today can mean big trouble for the engine because serpentine belts are used on most engines to turn the water pump, alternator, power steering and air-conditioning compressor. If a belt snaps, everything is lost and you may be stranded. Older cars use individual V-belts for these various accessories. A blown hose could…
Read MoreIs Your Vehicle’s Cooling System Under The Weather?
It doesn’t cough or wheeze but there are telltale signs that your vehicle’s cooling system is under the weather. The most noticeable symptoms are overheating, leaks, a sweet smell of antifreeze and repeatedly needing to add coolant. A fairly common household disaster is flooding of the laundry area due to a split hose on a…
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