5.0L (1979-1995) Mustang Technical discussions on 5.0 Liter Mustangs within. This does not include the 5.0 from the 2011 Mustang GT. That information is in the 2005-1011 section.

water pump q

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-24-2007, 02:52 PM
  #1  
95gtdrop
2nd Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
95gtdrop's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location:
Posts: 251
Default water pump q

will the water pump make a loud KNOCKING sound if it is going out?
95gtdrop is offline  
Old 02-24-2007, 02:54 PM
  #2  
fordguy17
4th Gear Member
 
fordguy17's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Charleston, SC
Posts: 1,538
Default RE: water pump q

not sure. when the pump in my dads gmc suburban it didn't.

it just leaked a lot of water out of the bottom of it. (weep hole)
fordguy17 is offline  
Old 02-24-2007, 02:58 PM
  #3  
95gtdrop
2nd Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
95gtdrop's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location:
Posts: 251
Default RE: water pump q

oh. my car just started making a loud knocking sound. its not comin from the motor. its in the front of the car. i checked the pullies for loose bolts but nothing found.
any ideas?
95gtdrop is offline  
Old 02-24-2007, 03:06 PM
  #4  
fordguy17
4th Gear Member
 
fordguy17's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Charleston, SC
Posts: 1,538
Default RE: water pump q

maybe your fan is hitting something?

does the noise get worse when you rev it up? does it do it when you are driving?
fordguy17 is offline  
Old 02-24-2007, 03:08 PM
  #5  
95gtdrop
2nd Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
95gtdrop's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location:
Posts: 251
Default RE: water pump q

i have an electric fan. it goes away for the most part when i am driving
95gtdrop is offline  
Old 02-24-2007, 03:10 PM
  #6  
mattdel
6th Gear Member
 
mattdel's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Spfld, MA
Posts: 9,240
Default RE: water pump q

the bearing on the WP shaft could make a knock. Get yourself a long screwdriver or solid pipe, place it against the water pump, and put your ear to the screwdriver. when you have found the culprit, the noise will come right through the screwdriver and you'll hear it plain as day.
mattdel is offline  
Old 02-24-2007, 03:14 PM
  #7  
95gtdrop
2nd Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
95gtdrop's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location:
Posts: 251
Default RE: water pump q

i'mma go try it right now. i'll let you know what i find in a few mins.
thanks
95gtdrop is offline  
Old 02-24-2007, 03:18 PM
  #8  
HACKGT350
6th Gear Member
 
HACKGT350's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: new jersey
Posts: 6,635
Default RE: water pump q

ORIGINAL: mattdel

the bearing on the WP shaft could make a knock. Get yourself a long screwdriver or solid pipe, place it against the water pump, and put your ear to the screwdriver. when you have found the culprit, the noise will come right through the screwdriver and you'll hear it plain as day.
i love that trick works every time
HACKGT350 is offline  
Old 02-24-2007, 03:19 PM
  #9  
95gtdrop
2nd Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
95gtdrop's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location:
Posts: 251
Default RE: water pump q

sure enough. it is the wp. your the man mattddel. any suggestions on which pump to buy?
95gtdrop is offline  
Old 02-24-2007, 03:20 PM
  #10  
HACKGT350
6th Gear Member
 
HACKGT350's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: new jersey
Posts: 6,635
Default RE: water pump q

just a stock replacement is fine you dont need anyhting special
HACKGT350 is offline  


Quick Reply: water pump q



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:44 AM.