What happens if your water pump goes out?
A dead or dying water pump cannot circulate coolant through your vehicle’s engine and, as such, the engine will overheat. The hotter the engine gets the greater the chance of serious damage, including a cracked engine block and damage to the cylinders, pistons, and head gasket.
Is there an auxiliary water pump in a Mercedes Benz?
Not every car has an auxiliary water pump, but those that do can throw a monkey wrench in your normal diagnostic logic when solving cooling system problems. Keep in mind, most Mercedes Benz vehicles made after 1999 have these auxiliary coolant pumps, this includes everything from the C-Class to the S-Class.
How to replace a water pump on a Mercedes 190E?
If you do break it you can replace it, but sometimes it is easier just to undo the lower radiator hose. Begin by removing the two rubber hoses on the drivers’ side of the car that go from the water pump to the radiator. Next remove the overflow hose from the top of the thermostat housing.
Why does my Mercedes water pump blow cold?
The driver says on cold mornings the heater will blow cold during the drive to work in rush hour traffic. The car is not overheating and the air is coming from the correct ducts. Your first reaction might be to install a new thermostat and inspect the heater core for a blockage. On the test drive, the system may perform great for you.
When did Mercedes Benz start using auxiliary coolant?
Keep in mind, most Mercedes Benz vehicles made after 1999 have these auxiliary coolant pumps, this includes everything from the C-Class to the S-Class. If you think there is a problem, you not only have to troubleshoot the pump but the system that controls it. We were unable to load Disqus.
If you do break it you can replace it, but sometimes it is easier just to undo the lower radiator hose. Begin by removing the two rubber hoses on the drivers’ side of the car that go from the water pump to the radiator. Next remove the overflow hose from the top of the thermostat housing.
How to replace a Mercedes 190E drive belt?
Place the Mercedes-Benz tool # 103-0040 (yellow arrow) in between the grooves on the housing and slowly rotate the fan until the tool engages the hole in the back of the pulley. Insert lower right shows what it looks like with the pulley off.
Where is the drain plug on a Mercedes 190E?
There is an access panel on the lower passenger side of the front bumper. This will allow you to get to the radiator drain plug. Remove the panel by pulling straight out on it. This will give you access to the drain plug. Turn it clockwise to drain the system. This plug can sometimes get corroded and break when turning.
Can a water pump be replaced with a radiator?
That being said, you certainly can replace your water pump with the radiator in, but I recommend you put a piece of cardboard over it to protect it while working. You are going to need to drain the cooling system. There is an access panel on the lower passenger side of the front bumper. This will allow you to get to the radiator drain plug.