Water Pump
#1
Water Pump
Been noticing some white specks on the inside of the front fenders. When I changed the oil on Tuesday, I discovered a bunch of white calcium "stuff" on the bottom of the water pump.
To my surprise, I discovered the Extended Powertrain Warranty covered the water pump. My dealer installed a new one today. Car has 39K.
Bottom line is if you have white "stuff" on the crank pulley and the crank sensor connector, check your water pump...
To my surprise, I discovered the Extended Powertrain Warranty covered the water pump. My dealer installed a new one today. Car has 39K.
Bottom line is if you have white "stuff" on the crank pulley and the crank sensor connector, check your water pump...
#2
A bit of news: its not likely the water pump, but instead, a cracked thermostat housing.
Many of them have cracked and will leak, eventually you'll get stranded due to it breaking.
The thermostat housing is plastic crap and is one of the biggest points of failure on a V6.
Many of them have cracked and will leak, eventually you'll get stranded due to it breaking.
The thermostat housing is plastic crap and is one of the biggest points of failure on a V6.
#3
A bit of news: its not likely the water pump, but instead, a cracked thermostat housing.
Many of them have cracked and will leak, eventually you'll get stranded due to it breaking.
The thermostat housing is plastic crap and is one of the biggest points of failure on a V6.
Many of them have cracked and will leak, eventually you'll get stranded due to it breaking.
The thermostat housing is plastic crap and is one of the biggest points of failure on a V6.
#4
where does it fail? does the plastic crack in a certain spot? my reservoir has gone from full to empty is about 6 months. I don't see any or smell any leaking coolant but if i knew where or what to look for i could rule it out.
#6
Unfortunately through all my research I don't believe a metal one is available. If some finds one please let us all know!
#9
well i jumped the gun and got a thermostat housing but i think its the pump. what do you guys think. i guess i should place another order for a pump and gasket. do you think this is from the "weap" hole?
As you can see the thermostat housing look ok for now.
As you can see the thermostat housing look ok for now.
#10
Looks like the water pump. It is a pretty easy job, but the bolts on either side of the radiator hose at the top are hidden and a little hard to see. Also, on my car there is the power steering line that blocked access to one bolt. I couldn't get a socket on it, but an closed end ratcheting wrench fit okay.
I found it easier to get to all 12 bolts using my friend's lift. I could get the bottom bolts a lot easier, and was able to see one of the hidden bolts at the top a little easier from underneath. It was nice to be able to move the car up and down to make it easier to do the work - but could have done it in the driveway with the car on ramps if I had to.
I found it easier to get to all 12 bolts using my friend's lift. I could get the bottom bolts a lot easier, and was able to see one of the hidden bolts at the top a little easier from underneath. It was nice to be able to move the car up and down to make it easier to do the work - but could have done it in the driveway with the car on ramps if I had to.