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Spinnaker · 07-15-2013, 01:22 AM

Since you already have the engine covers off, you can take off the serpentine belt. Give the water pump pulley a spin and see if there is any noise or roughness in the bearings. You can also grab it and see if it has any wobble in the shaft. That should confirm it.
If the water pump is gone, I would not drive it and I agree that you might as well do the front mount while you are in there. It it is the original, it is probably way past due to be replaced.

BTW, make sure you get an OEM water pump. The aftermarket ones don't seem to hold up very well.

07-15-2013, 01:22 AM	#4
Spinnaker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 735	Since you already have the engine covers off, you can take off the serpentine belt. Give the water pump pulley a spin and see if there is any noise or roughness in the bearings. You can also grab it and see if it has any wobble in the shaft. That should confirm it. If the water pump is gone, I would not drive it and I agree that you might as well do the front mount while you are in there. It it is the original, it is probably way past due to be replaced. BTW, make sure you get an OEM water pump. The aftermarket ones don't seem to hold up very well. __________________ 2000S Ocean Blue Metallic- 116K 3X Water Pump, Clear side markers, Crios Mod, Front engine mount, Flywheel, clutch, RMS, AOS, MAF, serpentine belt, power brake vacuum line, battery, 2X CV boots, Fuel filter, Oil filler tube, 3X ignition switch, 90K service, gas cap Last edited by Spinnaker; 07-15-2013 at 01:35 AM. Reason: BTW