Here is the deal...*Van over heats*Blows Cold quot;heatquot;*Added coolant and water (nothing happened)*Started van, felt the hoses (no h2o flowing thru)I really think my water pump is out, but I am not sure. Does this sound like my water pump. If so, I plan on changing it myself, how do i find step by step instructions to do so.... I have never done it before, but I cant afford to take it to a mechanic! Thanks for your help!
If okorder look up the part there is a tab for instructions. otherwise when you pick up your pump by a repair manual they run about $17. Oh I live in Wisconsin if a case of beer works lol. Run the car with the radiator cap off and put your finger in the water. If water doesn't change temp it's your pump. if it gets alot warmer and overheats it's thermostat.
not water pump..its thermostate....why do u think pump?
make sure thermostat is working properly and cooling system is bled properly to remove all air. If this doesnt work I would suspect head gaskets as Nissan engines in Villagers are known to blow head gaskets if ran hot for extended periods
Will is right. No sense in throwing away money on a water pump if that isn't the problem, your next question here would start off with.....I changed the water pump and still have the same problem..... Take it to a shop you trust, let them tell you what is wrong with it, if you choose to fix it yourself, invest in a Haynes manual. They have the step by step instructions you are looking for. Sounds to me like it is your thermostat though, as a rule, when water pumps go out, they leak, the impellers (the blades that actually pump the water) RARELY give out before the bearings or seals do. IF you choose to start replacing parts without getting it to shop, start with the thermostat. You might be pleasantly surprised.....:)
I wouldnt just go throwing parts at it not knowing what the problem is. First of all when you start the vehicle you wont feel the water going through the hoses if the t-stat is closed. My suggestion is to take it to a shop and have them check out the cooling system, most shops can do a no obligation diagnostic on that for around 20.00, then when you get the results from that, determine if you want to tackle the job yourself or have it done by a professional. This service for 20.00 should include a pressure test of the cooling system and also a block test to make sure you dont have a bad intake or head gasket.
