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For: Klon Perez Updated 07 May 2021, 9: 30 am EDT
Many factors have to do directly with the water pump, from the quality of the coolant components and the frequency with which it is changed. Another one is the tension of the belt that drives the pump.
A popular belief about cars is that water can easily replace coolant, this is a mistake. Especially in last generation cars because the water can cause the chlorine to enter into a chemical reaction with some of the components, rusting the water pump and deteriorating the aluminum of the engine.
This is severely damaging, not only to the pump but for cylinder heads, radiator, among others.
The most common failures of the hydraulic pump are related to the loss of coolant, which gives This leads to overheating of the motor, endangering its integrity. In fact, if the pump is driven by the timing belt, it can lead to the decoupling of the parts and cause its breakage with fatal results for the engine. .
The loss of coolant may be due to a failure in the gaskets, the shaft or a broken propeller blade. To detect it, it is recommended:
Go to a workshop if there is a bottle of coolant or metallic noises when the engine is idling.Check the cooling liquid. Not replacing it at the established breaks or buying a poor quality one will influence the wear of the pump. Replace the timing belt that is responsible for the operation and rotation of the pump in an appropriate way. If it is tightened too much, it will force the bearing shaft causing fluid leaks and chafing on the propeller blades. 3840
Always remember that the ideal is for the water pump to be below the 100°C.
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