2006-07-28 12:41:07 · 8 answers · asked by ahab 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Volvo
Any leak in a water pump will only get worse, and it usually will fail at the worst time. It is best to have it replaced as soon as possible.
2006-07-28 13:43:09 · answer #1 · answered by fire4511 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if coolant is coming out of the weep hole you need a new one. If its leaking out of a gasket, you need a new gasket. And depending on the age of the pump, you might as well just replace it. 10 yrs old, get a new one. 4 yrs old, keep it. Since the pump will be removed your going to loose a fair amount of coolant, so you might as well flush out the system too. Make sure your thermostat is in good shape since everything is apart. Again, that depends on the age of the vehicle.
2006-07-28 19:54:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That,s the water pumps way of saying I,m about to leave you stranded at the worst possible place and time if you don,t heed my warning LOL. Seriously it means that the pump is going bad and needs to be replaced.
2006-07-28 22:35:41 · answer #3 · answered by Iknowthisone 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it does, you don't see that much when your engine is running but if you turn off it will leak more , it is time for a new pump , just do it it will be cheaper now than later. i hope this will help you .
2006-07-29 01:23:24 · answer #4 · answered by Bratso 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is it leaking out of the weephole on the bottom? if it is ,thats a warning that you will need a new pump.
2006-07-28 22:34:49 · answer #5 · answered by Bighorn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course it does. although when you replace the water pump you should also think about changing your coolant and radiator cap
2006-07-28 19:45:05 · answer #6 · answered by wrenchbender19 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its just seeping, maybe not, if its from the drain hole in the bottom, new pump.
2006-07-28 19:44:29 · answer #7 · answered by JimmyJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it does.
2006-07-28 19:43:27 · answer #8 · answered by Silverstang 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋