Tag: water pumps
10 Posts
Apr 02, 2019
Retired Mechanic Needs a Refresher
Diagnosis of an overheating car puts the family in hot water
Oct 03, 2017
This Reader Needs a Second Opinion on a Dubious Issue
Should a timing chain be changed when it's supposed to last the life of this Element? Or does this mechanic need help with a boat payment?
Feb 05, 2013
Today: Marlene's Drive-Thru-Hating Civic
Marlene's Honda Civic runs like a dream--unless she's waiting in line at a drive-thru. Is there something broken, or is her car just trying to send her a message about healthy eating? Read Tom and Ray's opinion right here.
Dec 01, 2008
Will Vicky's Volvo self-destruct if she doesn't shell out $600?
You guys always make me laugh And now I'm desperate for some car advice I can trust I have a ' Volvo V with miles A mechanic just told me I'm on borrowed time as I have not changed the...
May 01, 2002
Should this water pump be replaced?
I am years old I need to use my car every day to visit my husband at the nursing home I know nothing about cars My dealer takes pretty good care of me because he knows my situation He said...
Jul 01, 2001
What could be causing this Caddy to go through a new water pump every 12k miles?
I have a Cadillac and my problem is water pumps Including the original pump I have had four pumps on this car since buying it new -- an average of miles per pump The first three pumps were new from...
Mar 01, 2001
Alas, motor mounts and radiators aren't "preventative maintenance".
I have a ' Dodge Caravan with a Mitsubishi engine and miles on it I changed all of the hoses and belts at miles and I just had the transmission serviced and the radiator flushed I'd like to keep it...
Feb 01, 1996
Replacing the water pump while changing a timing belt -- good idea or waste of money?
I have a Honda Prelude The owner's manual recommends changing the timing belt at miles I took it to a repairman for an estimate and he also recommended that I change the water pump He said water pumps only last...
Oct 01, 1992
Is it necessary to change my water pump while changing the timing belt?
With miles on my Ford Escort the local Ford dealer recommends that I change my timing belt for And while they're in there he says I should have the water pump changed for an additional I like the car very...
Dec 01, 1991
Vinnie Murphy's Law
I have a Volvo DL with miles on it and all original belts As long as I'm going to replace the alternator belt and the timing belt would it be a good idea to do the water pump at the...