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"Change the waterpump when it starts dripping coolant out the weep hole or makes noise". - Scotty Kilmer

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Q: When should you change the water pump on a car?
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Can you still drive your car if the water pump is bad?

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Your car is overheating after you change the belts?

Maybe the belt for the water pump is loose


How much time to change water pump?

It depends on your experience and a car you have. Some cars have water pump very easy replaceable. Other cars (most of them) have water pump behind the timing belt. It should take you from 2 hours up 6-7 hours.


How do you know if water pump has broke on my car?

You should see the coolant circulating in the radiator when the car is running


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What is a water pump in a car?

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Does the car water pump make the car stop working?

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