Do you have to replace the belt on a water pump?
Do you have to replace the belt on a water pump?
You will have to remove the belt to replace the water pump anyway. Since you are likely going to have to purchase a new pump, we do recommend that you purchase a belt at the same time. You SHOULD replace the belt if it is worn, and this is a perfect time to do it.
What happens if I don’t replace my water pump?
If you don’t replace the water pump…. Not replacing the water pump during a timing belt change means if the pump does go at a later point, you will have to pay for the same labour again. It is likely the water pump will probably have worn after some years of use anyway, and will need replacing sooner than later.
How do you remove a serpentine water pump belt?
If it is a serpentine belt, remove the belt by using a breaker bar and turning the tensioner to relax the belt. If the vehicle has a v-belt, loosen the tensioner to relax the belt. Step 6: Remove the belt or belts from the pulleys. Step 7: Locate the tensioner to the belt.
Why do you need to change your timing belt and water pump?
This might be preceded by a ticking noise coming from the engine bay. In addition, the gasket separating the timing cover and engine block may fail over time, causing oil to leak out. It is technically possible to replace your car’s timing belt and water pump yourself.
How do you remove a water pump belt?
If it is a serpentine belt, remove the belt by using a serpentine belt tool and turning the tensioner to relax the belt. If the vehicle has a v-belt, loosen the tensioner to relax the belt. Step 8: Remove the belt or belts from the pulleys.
Should I replace the water pump at the same time as the timing belt?
If that is the case, then it is advisable to replace the water pump & auxiliary drive belt at the same time as the timing belt while the mechanic has access to all the parts. Once the timing belt is removed, it is only a matter of loosening a few more bolts and screws to change the water pump as well.
How can I tell if my water pump needs to be replaced?
Mechanics can check for coolant flow by comparing the temperature of different parts (hoses) of the cooling system. In some cars, the flow of coolant is visible in the expansion tank. If a water pump is driven by the timing belt, it is often replaced as a precaution during the timing belt replacement.
Why is my water pump belt not working?
If your vehicle continues to make noises after replacing the water pump belt, then there may be further diagnosis of the water pump belt needed or a possible belt tensioner failure. If the problem persists, have one of YourMechanic’s certified technicians take a look.
Is the timing belt and water pump the same thing?
The latter is found externally, and drives many of the car’s accessories, like the alternator, power steering pump, and A/C pump. But, as NAPA explains, the timing belt sometimes pulls double-duty. Not only does it keep the crankshaft and camshaft (s) synced, it sometimes also drives the water pump. Why replace the water pump and timing belt?
Do you replace the water pump at the same time?
Considering that water pumps generally do not cost a lot, it makes sense to do both at the same time. Not replacing the water pump on these vehicles during a timing belt change means if the pump does go at a later point, you will have to pay for the same labour again.
You will have to remove the belt to replace the water pump anyway. Since you are likely going to have to purchase a new pump, we do recommend that you purchase a belt at the same time. You SHOULD replace the belt if it is worn, and this is a perfect time to do it.
If it is a serpentine belt, remove the belt by using a breaker bar and turning the tensioner to relax the belt. If the vehicle has a v-belt, loosen the tensioner to relax the belt. Step 6: Remove the belt or belts from the pulleys. Step 7: Locate the tensioner to the belt.
The latter is found externally, and drives many of the car’s accessories, like the alternator, power steering pump, and A/C pump. But, as NAPA explains, the timing belt sometimes pulls double-duty. Not only does it keep the crankshaft and camshaft (s) synced, it sometimes also drives the water pump. Why replace the water pump and timing belt?
Considering that water pumps generally do not cost a lot, it makes sense to do both at the same time. Not replacing the water pump on these vehicles during a timing belt change means if the pump does go at a later point, you will have to pay for the same labour again.
