Village Diesel Works can inspect your diesel truck’s water pump to see if it has gone bad. You may start to have problems with the water pump if you have clogged 100,000 miles on the odometer. This is the average lifespan of the factory pump. The pump will give you signs that it needs to be replaced. We are going to list the signs below so you know what to look for in your diesel truck.
Slow Coolant Leak
An old water pump can spring a slow coolant leak. You will not know that the water pump is leaking unless you inspect it. The slow leak causes the coolant to build up around the pump. When this happens, the coolant solidifies into a gel and starts to eat away at the metal. Consequently, when you look at the water pump, you will see a ton of corrosion on it.
Large Coolant Leak
You will know that the water pump is leaking if it has a large coolant leak. As you can imagine, a larger leak will leave coolant on the floor of the garage. Unfortunately, this type of leak can affect your engine’s temperature because the coolant loss is more significant than a slow coolant leak. It’s important to have the water pump replaced if it is leaking.
Reduced Circulation
The water pump can also start to malfunction when it gets older. When this happens, the pump may start to have problems circulating the coolant through the engine. Any reduction in coolant circulation is going to increase the engine’s temperature. In severe cases, the water pump may break down completely and refuse to circulate the coolant.
Growling Engine
Sometimes, you will hear the water pump growling in the engine if it is having problems. This sound comes from the front of the engine because the water pump is located next to the radiator. The growling sound may also sound as if the water pump is grinding. Either of these noises warrants an inspection of your diesel truck’s engine.
Constant Overheating
Finally, your diesel truck is going to start overheating when you drive it if the water pump has gone bad. There’s no way to avoid this. Whether the pump is leaking and the coolant level is too low, or the pump is malfunctioning and there’s no coolant circulation, the engine’s temperature is going to get too hot.
Village Diesel Works in Roseville, MN, or Woodbury, MN, is here to help, so call us today to schedule a service for your diesel truck.