Generally, the water pump needs to be replaced in an automobile after 10 years of service. This is usually about the time that this cooling system part goes bad. Buellton Garage would be happy to replace your water pump when it needs it. Below, we are going to list the signs of the faulty water pump. Bring your vehicle to our shop at the first indication of trouble to avoid engine damage.
Rust/Corrosion on the Housing
The water pump will rust or get corroded if it has a slow coolant leak. This is because the coolant does not drip onto the garage floor. Rather, it pools around the metal housing that protects the water pump and starts to eat away at it. If you see that your car’s water pump is rusty or corroded, head to our shop so we can replace it before you end up with a serious coolant leak. We will talk about this next.
Serious Engine Coolant Leak
A serious engine coolant leak is one that leaves spots or puddles of coolant on the garage floor. If you did not know that your water pump was corroded and the rust ate all the way through the pump, you will see coolant on the garage floor. Replacing the water pump fixes this coolant leak. If the coolant is leaking from another part of your vehicle’s cooling system, we will need to replace that part.
Problems With Coolant Circulation
Your water pump may not be leaking at all, but this does not mean that it doesn’t need to be replaced. Eventually, the water pump will start to malfunction. When this happens, the water pump is no longer able to do its job of circulating the coolant through the engine. Unfortunately, your engine will start to overheat when you operate your automobile because it doesn’t have coolant to reduce the temperature.
Overheating Constantly
In fact, your engine will overheat constantly if it is without coolant. The coolant draws heat away from the engine to keep its temperature under 220 degrees. If the water pump is malfunctioning, the engine will overheat and you may hear grinding or growling sounds inside the engine. This is an indication that the pump has problems internally.
Call Buellton Garage in Buellton, CA, today to set up a service visit for your automobile if you believe the water pump is going bad. We can test the pump and replace it if it needs it.