Component in charge of generating fluid circulation through the coolant circuit, either by mechanical or electrical impulse.
LOCATION
The water pump in a vehicle is usually located in the engine, specifically at the front and driven by the timing belt or the accessory belt if it is mechanical If it is electric, it is located in the cooling circuit.
COMMON FAULT SYMPTOMS
- Coolant leakage
- Unusual noises
- Loose drive pulley
- Broken belt
FAULT EFFECTS
- Engine overheating
- Water pump seal leakage
- Inefficient cooling system performance
- Poor heating performance
- Loss of power
- Uneven running or unstable idle speed
- Coolant leakage
- Heating system damage
- Engine warning light on (unusual if mechanical)
