first off i should say it is below freezing here....with that said, the water pump pulley is not turnning so.. the fan belt busted which leads me to believe the water pump is frozen...... right?i am currently traveling and have little money to spend on a new water pumpis there any way that anyone may know to dethaw a frozen water pump without damaging it?... i should say, the motor is running great, no cracks or leaks from the cold.
when a pump is froze like you say the bearings are shot and you must replace the pump
if you dont have antifreeze,youre screwed.if you do,you probably need a new waterpump.
dethaw LOL! That would mean freeze it right? Apply heat to thaw.
If the pump is above ground, yes it can freeze. It's more likely that the water line above the pump and well is frozen. Most well houses have heat tape around these lines. Make sure that is plugged in and working.
One way is since you have no belt is to start the car and let it run for a little while. The heat from the engine can defrost the pump. Be careful to not overheat it. You need to drain the water and add coolant if it gets that cold there. A block heater wouldn't hurt. You can also use a heat gun. It looks like a blow dryer, but is made for longer use and gets hotter. Don't use a torch. It can ruin the seals on the pump or set your car on fire.
