VIDEO: Aligning The Belt After A Water Pump Replacement
Andrew Markel stresses the importance of a properly aligned belt and high quality gasket after a water pump job to prevent premature rapid wear during operation.
Heater Blowing Cold Air? It Could Be The Auxiliary Water Pump
How one component can upset your cooling system diagnostic logic.
BMW: Electric Water Pump Replacement
From the time I started working professionally in the automotive repair world, I have often told stories about the mechanics I used to hang around with when I was 14 or 15 years old. They would often complain about new technology and how they were not going to be able to work on cars anymore.
VIDEO: Radiator Cap Diagnostics For Water Pump Or Radiator Leaks
Andrew Markel explains how replacing the radiator cap is critical to any water pump or radiator leak job.
VIDEO: Avoid Water Pump Damage With The Correct Coolant Mix
Adam Redling explains the importance of properly mixing coolant and water to avoid damage to the water pump.
VIDEO: Understanding Modern Engine Intake, Water Pump And Thermostat Gaskets
Andrew Markel discusses new gasket designs and how they are used on modern engines.
Water Pump Replacement: Nissan VQ-35 Series
At the top of the list of the most difficult water pumps to replace are those found in the Nissan VQ-Series V6 engines.
Water Pump Damage From Tensioner Misalignment Or Damage
Visual inspection is required to verify the correct alignment of chain tensioner and guide. Inspect for broken, cracked or missing guide material as well. It is not advised to reuse misaligned components. Also, check the chain for any imperfections.
BMW Electric Water Pump Replacement
We recently had a 2007 BMW Z4 with the N52 engine in the shop. When diagnosing a faulty electric water pump, the first thing that needs to be done is to verify if there are any water pump-related diagnostic codes. There’s a very good chance there will be some. I then like to perform a visual inspection, but don’t look for the water pump from the top of the engine. You’ll want to drop the lower panels, and you will see the pump on the lower right side of the engine.
What Water Pump Cavitation Means
The tiny “bubbles” of water pump cavitation can kill the pump. While you will never actually see the tiny bubbles of cavitation in pumps, you can see the damage of cavitation that looks like metal eaten by termites.
