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How do you check for water pump leakin in oil on Cat C-12 engine?
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∙ 12y ago
Are you looking for a coolant leak? There's a number of ways to do this. You could look for visible drips. You could spray the water pump and hoses with a mixture of soap and water to detect bubbles forming from a leak. If you have a blacklight, you can put a florescent dye into the coolant, let it cycle, then (in a dark environment) use the blacklight to detect the dye where it's leaking out of the cooling system.
If you're getting oil into your coolant, on the other hand, your problem probably isn't in the water pump, and could very well be in the head gasket (if you're semi-lucky), or the mixture could be due to perforation of the block or cylinder walls.
I'm really hoping for your sake that it doesn't turn out to be as bad as what I think it could be.
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I have a water leakin under my 98 van your water pump is 4 month old could it be the water pump again?
It could, along with radiator, hose, gasket, etc.
Will check engine light come on if water pump bad?
Not likely. The check engine light comes on for failures that raise the emissions of the vehicle.
Why would your check engine light come on after replacing the water pump on my 96' Chevy Lumina?
Replacing the water pump will not cause the check engine light to come on. Either it is a coincidence or you have accidentally disconnected a wire or damaged a sensor somehow.
Why is Water not flowing through car?
i am guessing, you mean circulating thru engine and radiator.if this is the problem, check the thermostat then check water pump.
What is the deference between fuel pump and water pump?
Fuel pump is what pumps gas to engine. Water pump is what pump water in engine
Olds achieve not circulating water to the engine?
check the thermostat and/or water pump. also, the radiator could be plugged.
On what side of the engine is the water pump on?
The water pump is usually on the front of the engine.
How do you know if you have a bad water pump on 2002 ford focus zx5?
the watetr pump will be noisy will leak water at water pump weep hole and motor will overheat. there is three ways to check water pump first with engine at normal temperature squeeze radiator top hose if water pump is okay you will feel a pressure surge as hose is released check for liquid leak at water pump and lastly grab water pump pulley and check for play if it is loose it will be noisy when running
What makes a engine push water out of the radiator on a Toyota pick up?
Its too hot. Check the water pump or thermostat.
How do you know when you need to replace water pump?
Check under car for water leaks. Check the pump make sure the seal is tight,listen to the pump while the car is running and see if you hear any noise from the pump. This could be a sign of broken blazes.Finially pull off the upper hose to the water pump start the engine and see if the pump is working. If it is, check the thermostat it may not be opening to let the water pass through.
What is wrong if an Oldsmobile Intrigue 3.5 liter engine is overheating?
I just had that problem with my 1998 olds, it is either the thermostat, the water pump, or your fans are not working to cool down the engine. narrow it down by starting with the thermostat, then check to see if your cooling fan fuse is not burned out, then go to autozone and they will check your water pump for free. I just had that problem with my 1998 olds, it is either the thermostat, the water pump, or your fans are not working to cool down the engine. narrow it down by starting with the thermostat, then check to see if your cooling fan fuse is not burned out, then go to autozone and they will check your water pump for free.
Your car overheated engine turned off and leaked oil and water?
Head Gasket blown, plus check your water pump.
