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Do water pumps have warranties?

Do water pumps have warranties?

Warranties will specify what they do and do not cover. Digging into the details of warranty paperwork can be tedious, but it can often pay dividends. Oftentimes, maintenance items, such as a water pump, are not covered under many warranties.

Can a broken coolant leak magically stop leaking?

Leaks just don’t quit leaking (in almost ALL cases). Broken things don’t magically heal. A coolant leak may stop leaking, but you can be sure it will be back, bad as ever when it decides to do it and most likely it will be at a time when it will be completely inconvenient to you, have no doubt (think: Murphey).

Can a broken coolant pump magically heal?

Broken things don’t magically heal. A coolant leak may stop leaking, but you can be sure it will be back, bad as ever when it decides to do it and most likely it will be at a time when it will be completely inconvenient to you, have no doubt (think: Murphey). A water pump can leak and never show a drip.

Why does my car guzzle coolant when I fill it up?

To get back home, I would fill it with coolant and the vehicle guzzled it. I took it to a mechanic shop and he said the lower radiator hose has a leak and he did a pressure test and concluded the freeze plugs are bad (two of them). Two days later, after topping the car off with coolant (again) I noticed no leak.

Why is the coolant leaking on my Dodge Ram 1500?

Coolant Leaks Multiple coolant leaks are one of the more common 2015 RAM 1500 problems, as well as affecting model years 2009-2014. Many owners report that the leaking is strange because it’s difficult to locate even with a pressure test and that the leak only occurs when the engine is cold.

What to do if your coolant is leaking in your car?

Figure 3. A cooling system pressure tester is inexpensive and will help you pinpoint the source of your leak. If you still cannot find the source of the leak even after these tests, it’s time to start digging into the engine. A common cause of leakage that is almost never found.

Where are the coolant heads on a Dodge Ram?

The other two are on the bottom front of the engine block near the motor mounts, toward the center. These easily rust over. Take care that you don’t round off the heads when you try to remove them. Use vice grips or an 8-point (only) Hex key to remove.

Why do I have a leak in my radiator?

The radiator fluid has rust inhibitors that will eventually break down over time, and as a result, things such as the freeze plugs will rust out and cause a leak. Using tap water instead of distilled in your radiator will also cause more rusting because of the minerals in tap water.

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Ruth Doyle