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How do you tell if the water pump on 97 Chrysler LHS is not working?
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∙ 16y ago
1. Most, if not all, water pumps have a 'weep' hole that allows water to leak out when the shaft bearing becomes worn. This hole is generally located at the top of the water pump where the shaft passes out to the fan. If water is leaking out then replace the water pump. 2. A definite loud squealing coming directly from the water pump shaft area is an 'indicator' that the pump is going bad. The squealing is caused by the rotating shaft creating friction against the shaft bearing - something that should not be occuring. If you are just using water in your system then you may be able to prolong the life of the pump by adding the correct amount of anti-freeze. 3. The water pump has vanes (fins) that move the water in the desired direction. I have seen them corroded away - not a common occurance. You can remove the radiator cap on a COLD engine and then start the engine (make sure the removed cap will not become a missle by dropping to the fan). When the engine warms to operating temperature the water thermostat will open permitting the moderate flow of water from the engine and through the radiator. Usually you can see this flow past the radiator cap hole. If the hole is to the side of the radiator you may not see the flow but will be able to feel the warmer, and soon to be hot, water by briefly touching the outside of the radiator tank. (Keep hands and other objects away from the fan!!!) If the flow is not visibly pronounced it may be a sign of worn/corroded vanes. The only real way of telling for sure is to remove the water pump and look. Again, this is not a common occurance. 4. An over-heating engine may be caused by a stuck water thermostat or even an old (usually lower) radiator hose that is collapsing. Some of these hoses come with a spiral of metal, that looks like a spring, that runs along the inside to prvent the collapse.
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∙ 17y ago
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∙ 18y agoNo water pump is easy to change. You know it is bad if it is leaking, noisy, or if there is no flow of water when looking into the radiator with the engine running. Replace the thermostat at the same time as the pump if it is bad.
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∙ 12y agoIf you are talking about the water pump in your car, the likely sign is that that engine overheats and the radiator boils. Radiator fluid will likely run out on the road under the pump and adding more anti-freeze does not help. You may hear a grating noise from the pump if you know where it is. If your engine is cooling properly, you can be sure that your water pump is working.
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∙ 16y agostart engine and getr it to running temp. remove radiator cap. look in radiator. if coolant is circulating, the water pump is working. if no movement,pump or thermostat is bad
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∙ 9y agoIt is important to know the signs of a broken part in a car. Signs on a broken water pump would be water leaking from the car, a loose pulley belt and the thermostat warning light comes on.
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