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Usually. The shaft seal will leak water/anti-freeze onto the shaft bearing which will cause the bearing to wear. The worn bearing will squeel before it is destroyed or locks up.
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What sound does it make to let you know the water pump need replacing?
It sounds like a loud bearing going out in a pump. The noise comes from the engine department.
Why is your water pump pulley making a grinding noise?
Sounds like you need a water pump, The bearings in the water pump are making the noise not the pulley.
Knocking noise when cold but after it warms up it goes away on a 2001 blazer can it be the water pump because i some problem with that as well.?
It is possible that the bearings are going bad on the water pump but you are going to have to listen to where the noise is coming from, whether it is inside the engine ( rod knock or oil pressure issues ) or outside (pump bearings or pulley issues).I lean toward internal wear or damage to the engine since the noise goes away when it warms up which indicates that when good oil circulation is present the problem goes away, bad bearings in a water pump will always make noise until they are repaired.
Will a bad water pump make a vehicle run bad?
No. A bad water pump can make a rumble noise and leak coolant which may lead to the engine overheating.
Why does the alternator make a clicking noise?
What you are hearing is the clutch on the air conditioning pump engaging... the alternator doesn't make any noise unless the bearings are going bad and then a grinding noise will be heard.
What sound does a broken water pump make?
It will normally start with a leak at the pump. If the impeller breaks you will hear a rattling noise at the pump.It will normally start with a leak at the pump. If the impeller breaks you will hear a rattling noise at the pump.
Does the power steering pump make a noise when it is going out?
Yes it does. Check your power steering fluid level.
What is the signs of a water pump is going out in a 1998 ford expedition?
Leaking coolant, making noise or engine overheating.
Why does the fuel pump on a 2000 Chevy truck make a lot of unusually noise does it need to be replaced?
It sounds as if your pump is going out; you should replace it.
2001 Isuzu LS Rodeo water pump pulley making a winding noise on startup and acceleration you sprayed some WD-40 in the center of the pulley and the noise toned down is the pump going bad?
the water pump is driven by the timing belt so the pulley your talking about is not for the H20 pump but only for the fan
What sound does a water pump make as it goes out in a 1995 LeBaron?
It could grind, squeal, squeak, or make no noise at all.
What else could cause ticking noise other than a lifter in a Lincoln Continental?
A nick, crack or tear in a belt will make a tick soung as well as a water pump that is going bad.
