it pumps the antifreze through the rad.
Your car can be over heating because the water pump might be getting old and starting not to make the flow of water as fast. But also your water pump might not be pushing enough water through your motor if your car is built up..........
You did not specify what engine the car has, the water pumps are different on each engine. You can look up the car on autozone.com, they usually have pictures of the products.
In a car the water pump circulates coolant through the engine and to the radiator.
Answer location of water pumpThe water pump runs of the timingbelt behind the covers etcThe water pump is located under the timing belt cover, and is driven by the timing belt. Replacing it is generally not considered a DIY project for most people on this particular car.
THE WATER PUMP ON THE ACCORD IS DRIVEN BY THE TIMING BELT AND YOU WOULD NEED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE THE BELT AT THE SAME TIME AS THE WATER PUMP
Get a manual on your car from DISCOUNTAUTOREPAIRMANUALS.COM and it will answer all of your questions.
no but if you try to run the car with the water pump out you could overheat your engine
the water pump of a car is called 'la pompe à eau' in French.
You need to go to a car parts store, and get a repair manual for your car. They cost about $16.00 Or, go to a Public Library.
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.
Look for your belts, the water pump is driven by what used to be called fan belts, so there are a series of belts on the side that your water pump is located, so look on each side of your motor for fan belts that is the side that your water pump is located
In the gas tank.