The water pump, also known as the coolant pump, is the heart of your Asian Imports cooling system. It is the water pump’s job to regulate the coolant flow rate, and to constantly circulate coolant throughout your Asian Imports engine and control your cooling system.
Most water pumps have seven basic components, and below I have listed them for you:
HOUSING – The housing is the outer shell that encases the water pump. It is typically made of cast iron or aluminum, although many modern engines use stamped-steel housings. The housing has a weep hole: a small hole that allows any coolant that may be leaking from a faulty seal to escape, thereby preventing it from becoming trapped and forced into the water pump bearing assembly. The weep hole is just a few millimeters in diameter and is located on the top, side, or bottom of the housing unit between the hub and water pump seal.
IMPELLER – The impeller is located inside the housing and is connected to the bottom of the shaft. It may be metal or plastic. The impeller spins and distributes coolant throughout the cooling system at a rate determined by the engine RPMs.
SHAFT – The water pump shaft rides against the bearing with the impeller connected on the bottom and a hub or pulley connected to the top.
BEARING – The bearing assembly, which rotates with the shaft, is the mechanical support that allows the stable, controlled, and continuous rotation of the shaft.
HUB or PULLEY – Attached to the top of the shaft is the hub or pulley, which is the connecting source of power for impeller rotation. The engine’s serpentine, V-belt, or timing belt is typically connected to this.
SEAL – The seal goes around the shaft and protects the bearing assembly from coolant and contaminates. If this seal fails, coolant will leak out of the weep hole.
MOUNTING GASKET – The mounting gasket seals the water pump to the engine.
Just some interesting things to know about the water pump that is in your Asian Import. Now below is a little more information about what can go wrong with the water pump on your Asian Import:
There are three main conditions that can lead to water pump seal and gasket leakage and failure:
OVERHEATING OF ENGINE – Excessively high operating temperature of the engine on your Asian Import is a serious issue. An overheated engine operated with low levels of coolant can result in warping and heat damage to elastomeric seal components and gasket material. Boiling of fluid can also damage and distort seals and gaskets.
You definitely need to take care of your Asian Import and have Automotive Instincts check on the health of your water pump when you have your regular services done.
Make an appointment today at Automotive Instincts in Woodland Hills.
Automotive Instincts
19831 Ventura Blvd
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818)883-4172
www.automotiveinstincts.com
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