I got a water pump replaced a few month back, ( i own a 95 Honda civic) i have a wierd muffled rattle coming from that part of my car, i was told by a mechanic that it sounds like a bearing is dried out, he says that it wont affect the water pump itself but the ratlle will remain ... is this true . . .
A bearing is designed to move freely, if it becomes dry there is a very good chance that it will cause it to fail. If i was you i would get it changed as soon as possible because you don`t won`t to be broken down.
A 'dried' bearing is sure to fail. Bearings without lubricant don't last long. I'm having trouble with my new waterpump. Bought it from AutoZone and it's already squeeling after 6 months. My water pump has a tensioner pulley built on to it. That's where my noise is coming from.
i havn't heard of that, but i hear new things every day, sounds to me like it could be timing belt or gears, or a bad W/P it happens if he says its making noise tell him you would like it replaced under warrnty, cuz any were you get them they have at least a 1 year on them, cuz if you pay for a part weither it works fine or not, should not make noise it is not supose to.......i work for NAPA auto parts.....and ask were they got the pump, if he sayz auto zone you best tell them to get the sec on some were else
if the bearing inside the water pump is noisy, that is not a good sign. The bearing is eventually going to seize and that could cause more damage to the car- I would reccomend getting a replacement ASAP!
The pump will eventually start leaking because of the bearing. I would get it fixed. Better than overheating on the side of the road, and having to replace a head gasket, too.
