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Q: Can overfilling the antifreeze break the water pump?
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Why does my 1985 Nissan king cab coolant overflow?

bad water pump There are min and max lines on your coolant reservoir, are you overfilling(only antifreeze not water) and then when the truck heats up it overflows? Or has the coolant system been bled of any air bubbles(after changing the water pump for example)?


Could antifreeze be leaking from the water pump gasket?

Yes, antifreeze can leak from a water pump gasket.


How do you get antifreeze to the motor after changing thermostat?

The water pump will pump coolant(antifreeze & water) through the engine after the thermostat opens up.


If antifreeze puddle on ground from under coolant bucket do i need water pump?

It is possible that the antifreeze is coming from a bad water pump. Clean the engine off. Watch it to see where the antifreeze is leaking from, as it could be a hose instead of the pump.


What is the better coolant for a car engine antifreeze or water?

Always use antifreeze. Water does not have any water pump lubricants or anti corrosion properties, antifreeze coolant does.


What is the purpose of a weep hole on the water pump on a Ford Aerostar 1989?

The weep hole is "an indicator of bad bearings and/or seals" in the water pump when antifreeze starts to drip or run out of it. If antifreeze is coming out the weep hole, change the water pump.


Why are you leaking antifreeze from the bottom of the water pump?

This leak indicates a seal failure and requires replacement of the water pump .


Where will car leak antifreeze if its a bad water pump?

It will leak from behind the pulley that runs the water pump. There is also a small hole in the bottom of the the pump case for that very reason. If the shaft seal goes antifreeze will weep from the hole.


Why Antifreeze is leaking from the bottom of the engine?

Usually a leaking hose into or out of the water pump (depending on its location), or the water pump gasket.


Do you need to completely drain antifreeze when replacing water pump?

yes


What can cause a car to pour antifreeze out of automobile?

bad water pump


Is the water pump in my car gone out because i put the wrong antifreeze in it?

Probably not. If the water pump is gone it would be a separate issue