The bearing is on its way out. Replace the pump soon.
Pay about $600.00 or get the book. You have to remove crank shaft pulley, timing chain cover, very hard job. You do not need to remove the crankshaft pulley to replace the water pump on a 3.4L v6. If one wanted to remove the water pump housing/timing chain cover on this engine, then yes removal of the crankshaft pulley would be needed. Maybe you are confusing this 3.4L with the 2.4L where as the water pump is driven by the timing chain. This kind of repair at the mechanic wouldn't cost more than $100. It is a very easy job and the water pumps for these engines range from $10 - $30. It took me only 30 minutes to replace my water pump, and I'm only a hobbyist. I only paid $13.99 for my water pump. I drive a 2001 Oldsmobile Alero 3.4L 3400 v6
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
typically a washer pump breaks. Replace it. How to replace a washer pump?
It depends if it has pulleys on the front look for the water pump and replace. Now VW puts there belt systems on the rear of the motor it could be on the back of the motor.
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The water pump on the 2004 Ford Taurus will be replaced by removing the right front wheel to reach the water pump. You will disconnect all hoses to the water pump and replace the pump and put the hoses back on the new pump.
get a service manuel ..... the water pump is behind and run by the timing belt .... if you are not experianced at setting up the timing marks on a DOHC motor get help or take it to someone who is .........
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The water pump is timing belt driven. You should buy or borrow a service manual, as this is a very intensive repair.
Replace it every 90,000 miles. Also replace the water pump as it is driven by the cam belt.
Drain the water from the cooling system. Remove the belt from the water pump. Remove the water pump retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install the new water pump.