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.
Need to rePlace the water pump on a Chrysler mini van 3.3
We need to know which engine you have, it makes a difference.
You do not need to replace a water pump and thermostat at the same time. These parts do not ruin each other.
First you will need to know what size the engine is. 3.3L or 3.5l? The 3.3L is an external water pump and easy to replace. The other is not so easy as an internal water pump.
If it is noisy, leaking or not pumping sufficient coolant to cool the engine, replace it.
We need to know which engine you have before a complete answer can be given.
The water pump circulates the coolant throughout the engine. When a pump fails on a 1997 Hyundai the coolant will not circulate properly and cause the engine to overheat.
When it fails to pump fuel as it should.
I have a 1997 Toyota Camry. It is leaking anti-frezze. I need to replace the water pump. Do I have to remove and replace timing belts too?
If the car is over heating or if a sound that shouldn't be there can be heard due to worn out pump bearings.
No, you do not need. Just remove all bolts and pull it out. Make sure that you replace the water pump gasket.
To replace the 1990 VW Jetta water pump you need to have a new one. By using the tools in the tool box, carefully open the old water pump and replace it with a new one.