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1993 Maxima SE with the VE engine. I filled up the radiator, started the car and this rusty water started coming out. I’m assuming it needs a new radiator and flush, but the bearings in that pully are also very noisy now and I need to replace it. Could someone tell me what part this pully belongs to?
That looks like the crank pulley to me, coolant might be running down from higher above to around the crank pulley. Has the car had straight water in it without any coolant whatsoever? There's going to be more issues like waterpump and internal radiator corrosion if so, that looks like some rusty water lol
Yes, had mainly water for a while. 😕 The mechanic said his software showed him 4 hours for labor so replacing the water pump must be a bit of a pain. I can’t seem to find the part for it though as all the water pumps that I find are listed with a timing belt kit and my car has a timing chain. At least I know which pully to look for now though, thanks!
I would definitely peek inside the radiator to make sure its not corroded from running straight water as well, does it look like the water pump is leaking and its running down onto the crank pulley potentially?
Oh that radiator is definitely corroded; needs replaced for sure. I’m suspecting that the water pump is leaking down into the pulley. That’s what a friend advised when I sent him a video and that’s with me not knowing where exactly the water pump is. This video may be able to help a little? Also, based on the oil stains on my oil pan and the driveway, I suspect a leaky crankshaft gasket. What do y’all think?
Unfortunately that i'm not too sure, I remember on my VG when the crank pulley gave out and wobbled I just replaced the whole thing, There for sure isnt oil leaking from above the carnk pulley like valve gaskets etc?
Ok, thanks! Yes, there seems to be oil from other places as well. I can send some pics shortly. Honestly, the engine has seen better days. There’s probably seals and all sorts of things that need replacing. Still runs, just not in its best shape. Ideally, I’d like to get this car back to good enough to be driven once or twice a week without putting a bunch of money into it. That means a lot of DIY work which I may not have time, skills and tools for. Primarily, I’m concerned the bearings will give out so I want to replace that pulley and the water pump which I suspect is leaking and caused the bearings to rust. Then a radiator and flush and we should be decently good, I think.
