Normally when a water pump fails it does 2 things. First the pump starts to leak coolant. If you don't replace the pump the bearings will fail causing major damage to the radiator. Then the engine overheats causng major damage.
you will get water hammer in the system
if your water pump fails, engine will overheat. You will have no heat in vehicle.
When a water pump fails in a vehicle, the water stops circulating and the engine will not be cooled. Therefore it will get hot and overheat.
There would be alot of water let loose.
When the thermostat in your car fails it usually fails to open which in turn does not allow radiator water to pass through the engine and cool it, so the engine over heats.
The water pump on a 1991 Subaru Legacy is in the engine compartment. It is found at the base of the engine.
The engine can be destroyed if this happens. First the head will crack or the head gaskets will blow .
Your engine starts to overheat and if not addressed promptly will cause permanent damage to engine due to thermal breakdown
The car will start to overheat and if ignored will sieze the engine, causing it to need either totally rebuilt or totally replaced (ussually cheaper)
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