Water Pump Head Gasket

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Water pump head gasket. In the event of a water pump not turning the belt driving it will usually be ruined so that s usually easily diagnosed. If its a bad thermostat it just not opening enough. Many newer cars have safety features that won t even allow you to drive the vehicle if something that serious is wrong. Check the belt to make sure it is not just the belt slipping.

Permatex 82180 ultra. The water pump is leaking. Maybe you have a bad tensioner. If you notice that the engine temperature gauge is running hot on a frequent basis.

Remove one spark plug wire at a time from its spark plug while monitoring the needle on the pressure gauge. They either put the thermostat in backwards or misdiagnosed the head gasket issue as a water pump. If it is a bad water pump you would probably hear it. If the needle on the gauge steadies with the spark plug wire removed the head gasket for that cylinder head is defective.

Get it as soon as tue sep 8. Can cause additional engine damage like a cracked cylinder heads leaking head gaskets or burnt pistons. In addition you may need to replace head gasket or get a new timing belt if the coolant system isn t properly maintained. And if not repaired or replaced quickly.

4 1 out of 5 stars 2 589. With the belt off of it the water pump should be able to be turned by hand. It s more likely than not a problem with the water pump. Best seller in gasket sealers.

If removing each of the spark plug wires for one cylinder head does not steady the needle the. A leaking or faulty water pump that isn t repaired right away can cause the engine to overheat and major damage to your engine. Unsubscribe from danny c. If the needle continues to fluctuate plug the spark plug wire onto its spark plug then repeat the test with the next spark plug wire until the needle stops fluctuating.

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I would get a lower temperature thermostat or remove it completely for just a bit as a test and see if overheating goes away.