{"id":5014,"date":"2017-04-14T23:17:35","date_gmt":"2017-04-15T05:17:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmb.net\/blog\/explain-water-pump-failure\/"},"modified":"2023-01-13T13:33:06","modified_gmt":"2023-01-13T18:33:06","slug":"explain-water-pump-failure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmb.net\/blog\/explain-water-pump-failure\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Explain Water Pump Failure To a Customer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When a water pump fails, the results can be catastrophic. For this reason, it&#8217;s often in a consumer&#8217;s best interest to replace a water pump at the first sign of trouble. However, consumers aren&#8217;t always aware of the importance of a water pump, nor are they always familiar with water pump failure modes. To help them understand, we created the following guide.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Explain Water Pump Failure\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/B2j1c5lJ2Xo?feature=oembed&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>First, Consumers Need To Know How Vital Water Pumps Are<\/h2>\n<p>A water pump is a lot like the human heart &#8211; if it fails, it&#8217;s a really big problem. Coolant and oil are essentially the &#8216;blood supply&#8217; of the modern vehicle. If these fluids can&#8217;t circulate through the engine, various vehicle systems start failing. A water pump failure can even lead to engine failure.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/gmb.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/WP1-800.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1930 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/gmb.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/WP1-800-e1523304165817.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"550\"><\/a><br \/>\nTherefore, a quick run thru of the cooling system&#8217;s primary function is a good place to start when helping consumers understand water pump problems.<\/p>\n<h2>Leaks Are A Sign Of A Bigger Problem<\/h2>\n<p>Just like a doctor would never ignore a heart murmur, an automotive technician would never ignore a water pump leak. This is because:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Leaks usually occur <em>after<\/em> internal damage has occurred<\/strong>. If a water pump is leaking fluid, it&#8217;s likely already suffered internal damage of some kind. That&#8217;s because most leaks are caused by corrosive fluid. If a fluid can &#8220;eat thru&#8221; a seal, it has probably damaged the pump&#8217;s impeller as well.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Coolant leaking <em>out<\/em> means air is getting <em>in<\/em><\/strong>. Adding air to the cooling system is a good way to make coolant even more corrosive. This, in turn, can cause problems throughout the cooling system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Either way, a leak is a sign of a potentially imminent cooling system failure.<\/p>\n<h2>A Loose Pulley or Broken Belt Can Cause Unseen Damage<\/h2>\n<p>Consumers also need to know that that a loose or misaligned water pump drive pulley, a loose belt, and\/or a broken belt can all cause internal water pump damage. All of these issues can lead to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pump damage from excessive heat<\/li>\n<li>Damage to the pump&#8217;s internal drive shaft and bearing<\/li>\n<li>Damage to the pump&#8217;s impeller (particularly when the engine is started)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Since it&#8217;s hard to know how much damage has been caused, it&#8217;s prudent to replace the pump.<\/p>\n<h2>Keeping It Simple<\/h2>\n<p>If a consumer understands what a water pump does and how it fails, they will understand the importance of replacing a failing pump. Explaining that a water pump is somewhat analogous to a human heart &#8211; in that it keeps a vital fluid circulating &#8211; can be helpful. Without &#8220;dumbing down&#8221; the function of the vehicle cooling system, it leverages a well understand concept.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When a water pump fails, the results can be catastrophic. For this reason, it&#8217;s often in a consumer&#8217;s best interest to replace a water pump at the first sign of trouble. However, consumers aren&#8217;t always aware of the importance of a water pump, nor are they always familiar with water pump failure modes. 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