Water Pump: Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Viper. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Replace the water pump if it has any of the following defects.
- Damage or cracks on the pump body.
- Coolant leaks; if the seal is leaking, evident by traces of coolant leaks from vent hole.
- Loose or rough turning bearing.
- Impeller rubs either the pump body or chain case cover.
- Erosion of the plastic impeller blades.