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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 02:52 PM
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will the water pump make a loud KNOCKING sound if it is going out?
Old Feb 24, 2007 | 02:54 PM
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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)
Old Feb 24, 2007 | 02:58 PM
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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?
Old Feb 24, 2007 | 03:06 PM
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maybe your fan is hitting something?

does the noise get worse when you rev it up? does it do it when you are driving?
Old Feb 24, 2007 | 03:08 PM
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i have an electric fan. it goes away for the most part when i am driving
Old Feb 24, 2007 | 03:10 PM
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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.
Old Feb 24, 2007 | 03:14 PM
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i'mma go try it right now. i'll let you know what i find in a few mins.
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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 03:18 PM
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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
Old Feb 24, 2007 | 03:19 PM
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sure enough. it is the wp. your the man mattddel. any suggestions on which pump to buy?
Old Feb 24, 2007 | 03:20 PM
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just a stock replacement is fine you dont need anyhting special



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