How long will a bad water pump last?
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How long will a bad water pump last?
I guess I'm just looking for some peace of mind here.
I've got a bum water pump. It's been noisy for a bit over a month (like a griding sound noticible from outside the truck). I suspected it was the water pump, and the Toyota dealer confirmed this last week when I took the runner in for the lower ball joint recall.
I know once in dealing with the water pump you're right by the timing belt, and I'm coming up soon on my 90K service, so I'm gonna wait to get everything done at once. Only thing is, I'm not gonna have a chance to do that for a couple more weeks or so.
So what I'm looking for is either "Yeah, I ran with a bad water pump for a million miles" or "Get it fixed now or else" replies. It's already been like this for a few weeks, so that leads me to believe a couple more shouldn't be too catastropic.
Also, say it does die on me while out on the road...what happens? The engine will just overheat real quick, but I'd still be able to drive a few miles till it does, or what? Educate me.
I've got a bum water pump. It's been noisy for a bit over a month (like a griding sound noticible from outside the truck). I suspected it was the water pump, and the Toyota dealer confirmed this last week when I took the runner in for the lower ball joint recall.
I know once in dealing with the water pump you're right by the timing belt, and I'm coming up soon on my 90K service, so I'm gonna wait to get everything done at once. Only thing is, I'm not gonna have a chance to do that for a couple more weeks or so.
So what I'm looking for is either "Yeah, I ran with a bad water pump for a million miles" or "Get it fixed now or else" replies. It's already been like this for a few weeks, so that leads me to believe a couple more shouldn't be too catastropic.
Also, say it does die on me while out on the road...what happens? The engine will just overheat real quick, but I'd still be able to drive a few miles till it does, or what? Educate me.
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Originally Posted by calrockx
I guess I'm just looking for some peace of mind here.
I've got a bum water pump. It's been noisy for a bit over a month (like a griding sound noticible from outside the truck). I suspected it was the water pump, and the Toyota dealer confirmed this last week when I took the runner in for the lower ball joint recall.
I know once in dealing with the water pump you're right by the timing belt, and I'm coming up soon on my 90K service, so I'm gonna wait to get everything done at once. Only thing is, I'm not gonna have a chance to do that for a couple more weeks or so.
So what I'm looking for is either "Yeah, I ran with a bad water pump for a million miles" or "Get it fixed now or else" replies. It's already been like this for a few weeks, so that leads me to believe a couple more shouldn't be too catastropic.
Also, say it does die on me while out on the road...what happens? The engine will just overheat real quick, but I'd still be able to drive a few miles till it does, or what? Educate me.
I've got a bum water pump. It's been noisy for a bit over a month (like a griding sound noticible from outside the truck). I suspected it was the water pump, and the Toyota dealer confirmed this last week when I took the runner in for the lower ball joint recall.
I know once in dealing with the water pump you're right by the timing belt, and I'm coming up soon on my 90K service, so I'm gonna wait to get everything done at once. Only thing is, I'm not gonna have a chance to do that for a couple more weeks or so.
So what I'm looking for is either "Yeah, I ran with a bad water pump for a million miles" or "Get it fixed now or else" replies. It's already been like this for a few weeks, so that leads me to believe a couple more shouldn't be too catastropic.
Also, say it does die on me while out on the road...what happens? The engine will just overheat real quick, but I'd still be able to drive a few miles till it does, or what? Educate me.
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Originally Posted by calrockx
I guess I'm just looking for some peace of mind here.
I've got a bum water pump. It's been noisy for a bit over a month (like a griding sound noticible from outside the truck). I suspected it was the water pump, and the Toyota dealer confirmed this last week when I took the runner in for the lower ball joint recall.
I know once in dealing with the water pump you're right by the timing belt, and I'm coming up soon on my 90K service, so I'm gonna wait to get everything done at once. Only thing is, I'm not gonna have a chance to do that for a couple more weeks or so.
So what I'm looking for is either "Yeah, I ran with a bad water pump for a million miles" or "Get it fixed now or else" replies. It's already been like this for a few weeks, so that leads me to believe a couple more shouldn't be too catastropic.
Also, say it does die on me while out on the road...what happens? The engine will just overheat real quick, but I'd still be able to drive a few miles till it does, or what? Educate me.
I've got a bum water pump. It's been noisy for a bit over a month (like a griding sound noticible from outside the truck). I suspected it was the water pump, and the Toyota dealer confirmed this last week when I took the runner in for the lower ball joint recall.
I know once in dealing with the water pump you're right by the timing belt, and I'm coming up soon on my 90K service, so I'm gonna wait to get everything done at once. Only thing is, I'm not gonna have a chance to do that for a couple more weeks or so.
So what I'm looking for is either "Yeah, I ran with a bad water pump for a million miles" or "Get it fixed now or else" replies. It's already been like this for a few weeks, so that leads me to believe a couple more shouldn't be too catastropic.
Also, say it does die on me while out on the road...what happens? The engine will just overheat real quick, but I'd still be able to drive a few miles till it does, or what? Educate me.
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I know, the dealer told me my water pump is leaking; I haven't had a chance to replace it but you should do it ASAP. I will do mine soon too even though I did not see any leak yet.
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I wouldn't be surprised if it failed by the time you read this. Out of curiosity, what are you waiting for? You KNOW it's going to fail and there's a 99% chance that it'll fail at the worst time and you'll be kicking yourself in the butt...
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Yea, mine failed on me once while I was driving from Arizona to Florida.. coolant spills everywhere. It overheats in a matter of seconds once it goes.. pretty useless until it's fixed.
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Alright guys, thanks for the responses.
I guess i was underestimating the severity of the situation, and also hoping to do everything at once. And being a woeful "poor college student."
Tomorrow I'm gonna call to make an appointment to get the water pump and timing belt serviced. The rest can wait.
I guess i was underestimating the severity of the situation, and also hoping to do everything at once. And being a woeful "poor college student."
Tomorrow I'm gonna call to make an appointment to get the water pump and timing belt serviced. The rest can wait.
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mine continued on for a week or so then started to howl like a banshee! If it starts to get lounder, get it in ASAP...you don't have much time after that. As a side note, mine was replaced less than 4 month ago and it making the noise again...I think I got a bunk pump, even though it was OE Toyota. I'm looking at another $400 in labor to do it again!! Grrrr....
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Oh yeah, forgot to update this thread.
Got my truck back from the shop yesterday...new water pump, new timing and drive belts. Done and done!
Got my truck back from the shop yesterday...new water pump, new timing and drive belts. Done and done!
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i just had mine replaced too with some other work!!! it drives like the first day i got it...they also washed her for me!!!
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well, it felt different mostly due to the alignment. its always driven well but recently i've been getting alot of feedback in the wheel and in the turns the steering wheel would feel loose...now everything feels like it should...And before i would hear the sqeaky belts..since they changed all my drive belts, i couldnt hear anything but the engine..
i got it done at the most forbidden places of all..stealership! it cost a bit more than i expected but really had no choice..i'm driving back to st.louis tomorrow morning and did not want it to die on me during the holidays...happy holidays!
i got it done at the most forbidden places of all..stealership! it cost a bit more than i expected but really had no choice..i'm driving back to st.louis tomorrow morning and did not want it to die on me during the holidays...happy holidays!
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