Water Pump

[kabel]

When it breaks? (sorry couldn't resist)

Mine went at about 98k, bearings started to fail.

[shaman1204]

Originally Posted by kabel

When it breaks? (sorry couldn't resist)

Mine went at about 98k, bearings started to fail.

How could you tell the bearings were failing? Noise?

[kabel]

correct, I detected a new noise coming from the engine bay.

[shaman1204]

Originally Posted by kabel

correct, I detected a new noise coming from the engine bay.

I started getting a squealing noise coming from behind the seats when the car turns over. Just had my alternator replaced and I recently replaced my serp belt as well. I had a feeling it could be the water pump. BTW my car is an 01 with 43K miles.

kabel: Did your noise happen at start up or when idling, driving, etc?

Don't mean to hijack the thread Savanh but this could be valuable info for both of us.

[kabel]

mine was not a squeal, more like a muted grinding noise, changed in pitch with engine rpm.

I was surprised at how small/shallow the impeller is on our water pumps.