I have a 1997 Jeep Cherokee and I think my water pump might be going bad. It is not over heating but more and ofter I keep finding a small puddle of coolant under my car right underneath where the water pump would be. Does anyone have any idea if this could be a bad water pump or something else?
2007-03-14 03:21:53 · 9 answers · asked by lipglossaddiction 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It is green fluid
2007-03-14 03:31:46 · update #1
To be honest you could have something as simple as a minor leak....well look to see where it is coming from when the engine is cool...look underneath so you can see if you can see where it is coming from, or you could dry it off and watch to see if it appears there, if you are not having to fill the fluid more than likely it is going bad if you do there might be a leak. It prolly will be cheaper to trouble shoot in your manual...but worse comes to worse you might need to take it into the shop....good luck
2007-03-14 03:47:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The water pump will go bad in many ways.
It will leak causing low coolant levels.
The pump bearings will make noise.
The pump impeller will spin on the shaft causing hotter running engine at driving speeds.
The pump impeller can be worn down not circulating the engine coolant causing hotter engines at driving speeds.
Never add sealant to the cooling system. It can clog the heater core causing no heat and maskmany other problems.
2007-03-14 10:38:00 · answer #2 · answered by brokylm3 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are many reasons for coolant to leak, from something as simple as a hose leaking to some gasket in the engine leaking or the radiator itself. The best thing is to have a repair shop test the cooling system and look for were the leak is.
2007-03-14 10:33:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the radiator is not filled to the brim, but the fluid is below the level of the opening yet high enough to see with the cap off you should be able to actually see it moving from left to right or right to left when the thermostat is open. You can tell if the thermostat is open by feeling the upper radiator hose. It will be warm or hot to the touch and full.
2007-03-14 10:39:48 · answer #4 · answered by Daniel C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turn off the engine. Pop the hood. Is the area around the water pump case, or, where the shaft spins wet?? If not, it's not the pump.
2007-03-14 10:30:08 · answer #5 · answered by Brian D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A small leak often indicates a failing water pump.
However, you might check your bottom radiator hose over. Sometimes they split near the clamp.
2007-03-14 10:26:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the seal could be gone.if its not getting hot,then its still working as long as you keep putting ant-freeze in it,but the next thing will happen is the bearing will go.it would get annoying to me,to keep filling it up all the time.better get a new 1,before you get stranded.
2007-03-14 10:33:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you know for sure if it is coolant? Is it orange or green or is it clear? If it is clear, it could simply be condensation from your air conditioning if you have it, and if you've been using it
2007-03-14 10:30:14 · answer #8 · answered by Leo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you have asked this 5-6 times. Get it to a mechanic so they can check it out.
2007-03-14 10:26:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋