The signs
- Green, orange or pink coolant under the front of the engine
- Temperature gauge running hotter than normal
- Steam from the radiator area
- Whining or grinding from the front of the engine
- A wobbly pump pulley
Why it cannot wait
The water pump moves coolant through the engine. When it stops, the engine overheats, and overheating can warp the cylinder head. On many engines the pump is driven by the timing belt, so the two are often replaced together.
Need This Fixed?
YBE handles this at the Capitol Heights shop, seven days a week. Read about Cooling System and Overheating Repair, or call and describe what your car is doing.
Further Reading
Background on the parts and systems described above.