always low on coolant
#41
so, like, did you park it over some white snow and let it run? i mean, really, i would've taken for a spin, parked it and let it run for a few. then maybe turn it off and check a little while later??? or the next day????
#42
it is most likely your water pump
get your car up on a lift and a mechanic should be able to tell you if you're leaking.
now comes cost vs benefit. fixing it will cost you a decent amount, couple hundred at the least.
get your car up on a lift and a mechanic should be able to tell you if you're leaking.
now comes cost vs benefit. fixing it will cost you a decent amount, couple hundred at the least.
#43
i want your mechanic, cause im getting a price of like 500.00-550.00 for the pump.of course i would'nt pay that as my mechanic is letting me bring my own plus the timing chain and tensioners and guides. i figure he's tearin apart that side anyway, might as well do that $hit too.
#45
Yeah, not looking to pay that much on a 15 year old car. Way too much. More problems will just arise soon after probably. I've been looking at G35's lately. I might just trade this sucker in.
#46
you sir, are a quitter. i have 216,000 and im keeping maxy until the engine blows up
#47
Why would you trade it in? They'll give you about $500, tops. Sure, they might put it down as $5 grand on the paperwork, but it's all just slight of hand. Instead of knocking $4500 off the sticker price, they add it to your 'trade-in amount'. Games, just games.
#48
yeah, dealers are $hit!!! sell it to me man!!!! or part it out and make more.
#50
I haven't called my shop yet but $500-550 must be dealership. I just called the parts store and the pump is $49. My shop charges $47.50/hour which is good but 5 hours would be a stretch I think. I read the procedure. It involves the timing chain but there are access panels. You're not pulling the whole front cover. It doesn't mean I really want to do it myself but I just lost a lot on labor on a fuel pump on my truck because of where it broke down. If you have ever considered working on the front of the engine this looks like the one thing I would consider doing besides a front main seal. I'm more worried about starting with "remove the belts". That never goes that easy.
#51
Haha I don't have the time nor space to do a part out =P. But do you know any shops around are area that would do it for a reasonable price if I do decide to get it fixed? I had my car parked on dry pavement at work tonight. I looked under my car when I left work and there was a wet spot right under where the water pump is. So I'm just going to assume it's the water pump. Also is there anything below the water pump, like hot metal that would make that burning smell?
#52
Haha I don't have the time nor space to do a part out =P. But do you know any shops around are area that would do it for a reasonable price if I do decide to get it fixed? I had my car parked on dry pavement at work tonight. I looked under my car when I left work and there was a wet spot right under where the water pump is. So I'm just going to assume it's the water pump. Also is there anything below the water pump, like hot metal that would make that burning smell?
my mech is cheap...$50/hr for labor. So he prolly charge me like 350 for the pump.
But i had a leak around the same area and i swore it was the pump, it turned out to be the upper radiator hose clamp on the engine.
#53
#54
he is genius at diagnostics. He dont jus throw parts at a car until he SURE thats what it is. Dude is brazilian and dont speak no good englise...but he speak car fluent!
He kept sayin it wasnt the pump even after i told him to jus replace the pump and i jus pay him. He figured out it was the hose itself. Dude wouldnt even pay to replace the hose, he just cut the end and reclamped lol. Problem solved.
He kept sayin it wasnt the pump even after i told him to jus replace the pump and i jus pay him. He figured out it was the hose itself. Dude wouldnt even pay to replace the hose, he just cut the end and reclamped lol. Problem solved.
#55
he is genius at diagnostics. He dont jus throw parts at a car until he SURE thats what it is. Dude is brazilian and dont speak no good englise...but he speak car fluent!
He kept sayin it wasnt the pump even after i told him to jus replace the pump and i jus pay him. He figured out it was the hose itself. Dude wouldnt even pay to replace the hose, he just cut the end and reclamped lol. Problem solved.
He kept sayin it wasnt the pump even after i told him to jus replace the pump and i jus pay him. He figured out it was the hose itself. Dude wouldnt even pay to replace the hose, he just cut the end and reclamped lol. Problem solved.
and to the op did you fill the radiator and the reservoir? and check your cap? start with the easy stuff first dont just condemn the pump cuz you assume thats what it is.
and if you do end up replacing the pump you should probably replace the tensioner and guides so you dont have to pay to have all that torn apart again. its just a hassle. take care of everything while your in there whether it needs it or not. trust me its worth it
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#56
Haha I don't have the time nor space to do a part out =P. But do you know any shops around are area that would do it for a reasonable price if I do decide to get it fixed? I had my car parked on dry pavement at work tonight. I looked under my car when I left work and there was a wet spot right under where the water pump is. So I'm just going to assume it's the water pump. Also is there anything below the water pump, like hot metal that would make that burning smell?
#57
im also having a coolant leak i got under my car and saw that around the power steering pulley is all wet would this be a water pump issue or hose issue? every morning i get a puddle of coolant on the floor about the size of the saw oem rims maybe a little smaller
#63
#65
give me his name and number in a pm, id be interested to know how its running after a couple of weeks. lmk, thanks>>>
#66
Yeah, enjoy the ride. I started Saturday morning and was cleaning up the tools Monday afternoon. Knowing what I know now, I could probably punch out the next one in a day.
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