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12-20-2005, 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Cookseytonyc
Hey wassup guys how do u know when your water pump is goin bad?
12-20-2005, 10:43 PM
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On one car i had, before the water pump completely gave, it made noise that sounded like marbles clacking around, and in no particular rhythm. Fast or slow, same akward noise.
When it gave, it just kinda got pulled apart at the pulley. antifreeze everywhere.
When it gave, it just kinda got pulled apart at the pulley. antifreeze everywhere.
12-20-2005, 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by corvettecrazy
when mine went, it just pee'd all over the driveway.
I would like to know if that noise is common.
Course mine was on a non-GM vehicle when the pump took a nose dive.
12-20-2005, 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by 96bonniessei
when mine went out
every time i parked somewhere, there was fluid underneath my car when i left
every time i parked somewhere, there was fluid underneath my car when i left
It didn't make any noise...just marked its territory.
12-21-2005, 12:03 AM
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Man you all got it covered. I know when it'* pissing out coolant from the weep holes you can still go on it for a while (i know from experience with a '92 lesabre beater our shop had) before it just get'* so bad you can't deal with the puddle anymore. If it'* making ANY noise replace it immediately. If it goes on the freeway with the radio going loud you could be in for MAJOR damage very quickly. I've seen it happen :(