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The diaphragm breaks, and water leaks out the "weep" hole, assuming the belt is good, there is water in the system, and the thermostat isn't stuck closed. You usually get accompanying "bad bearing" noises, as the area around the pulley bearing overheats.
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How could you tell if the water pump is going bad?
your car will overheat, there will be low pressure on your system.
Can you still drive your car if the water pump is bad?
You can not, and should not drive a car that has a bad water pump. The water pump pumps coolant through the engine. You engine will overheat and die without a functioning water pump.
How do you tell if a water pump is bad?
you will lose coolant quickly and ur car will heat up sooner or later
Can a bad water pump cause your car to stall?
A bad water pump can cause your car to stall if the bearing has failed or it is causing overheating. A seized bearing will put excessive strain on the engine and stall it out.
Woul your car leak anti-freeze if your water pump is bad?
yes and no, if the water pump seals are bad antifreeze will leak from the weep hole on the water pump, but it is possible for the pump to go bad and not leak at all.
If water is evaporating when car over heating is wate pump bad?
yes the water pump would be bad if its evaporating the water very quick.
Could a bad water pump prevent a car from starting?
no
How can you tell if the water pump on a 1994 Saturn is bad or if it is just the bearing?
if the bearing is noisy or the pump is leaking replace the pump.It is a job to replace but if you wanat to get a manual on your car from DISCOUNTAUTOREPAIRMANUALS.COM
Can a car water pump be bad and not leak?
Yes, the internal parts of the pump can rust, and effect water circulation.
How do you know if you have a bad water pump in your car?
what if my top radiator hose is very hot and the bottom hose is cold,would that be a bad water pump?
How can you tell if your water pump go bad?
I presume you mean car water pump? If the water pump is faulty the car will over heat and the temperature gauge will go up. Make sure that there is enough coolant in the radiator, the radiator or the hose pipe is not leaking and the radiator cap is not faulty, as all of these faults can cause overheating. Once you have excluded these then you can blame the water pump.
What will cause the water to not flow freely and the car overheat?
A bad thermostat, or in rare cases, a bad water pump.
