could water pump be bad

Go here if you can't find the answers to your car's problems

Moderator: 89ARIES

could water pump be bad

Postby 88 aries » Sun Mar 30, 2008 1:12 am

i recently got my 88 aries out of storage to change oil and i always hear a low chiming sound, it sounds like a low grinding noise, plus there was a little bit of antifreeze on the floor, plus when i drove it the heat guage would go up and down at around 35 Mph.


i checked the coolent-full

headgasket-no bubbling in radiator

thermostat-?

Water pump-97.99% sure

can any one else give me any tips
88 aries
 

Re: could water pump be bad

Postby 89ARIES » Sun Mar 30, 2008 3:40 am

Well, from what it sounds, my guess is it must be a water pump. You are very lucky you did not blow the headgasket. I watch my gauge like a hawk. A good rule of thumb for K cars is to check the water pump and thermostat at every oil change as these aluminum heads are sensitive to overheating. Good catch!
User avatar
89ARIES
Chysler K Car Club Founder
 
Posts: 1851
Joined: Fri Aug 17, 2007 2:04 am
Location: Sylmar, California
Car Information: 1989 Dodge Aries


Return to Technical Support

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 10 guests