Merritt Island Auto Repair

Summers can get really hot and make your car's engine overheat faster if not cooled properly. Your car's engine must have coolant supplied consistently throughout your engine. That's the duty of the water pump - it is the engine component that maintains a consistent flow of coolant. When it's not working correctly, your engine will overheat, and it won't run smoothly. This can also damage other components of your engine. Here are some symptoms of a failing water pump in your car. Coolant Leaks When you notice some coolant leaking from the front of the car at the center, it may indicate that your water pump is compromised. When the seal and gaskets that prevent the coolant from leaking come off, the flow of the coolant to your engine will be disrupted, and the coolant will leak. The Water Pump Makes Whining Sounds A loose water pump belt (pulley) makes whining sounds. A whining noise coming from the motor area is an indication that the water pump has developed s ... read more