How do you remove a belt pulley from a water pump?
How to Remove a Water Pump Pulley
- Remove obstacles away from the water pump.
- Remove the engine’s timing belt or chain if necessary, as this is often in the way of the water pump.
- Remove the water pump belt from the water pump.
- Install the pulley removal tool to the water pump pulley.
- Tighten the removal tool slowly.
Can I drive with a bad water pump pulley?
However, it not advisable to keep driving a car with a bad water pump because it can lead to overheating which will eventually result in complete damage of your car engine.
How do you remove a pulley from a water pump?
If the vehicle has a v-belt, you can simply loosen the tensioner to relax the belt. Once the belt is loose enough, remove it from the pulleys. Note: To remove the pulley bolts, you may have to go under the vehicle or go through the fender near the wheel to access the bolts. Step 4: Remove the pulley from the water pump.
How can I tell if my water pump pulley is out of alignment?
Grab a flashlight and visually check the water pump pulley for any cracks and to see if it is out of alignment. Step 2: Start the engine and test the pulley. With the engine started, check whether the pulley is working correctly. Watch for any wobbling or note if it makes any noises as if the bolts are loose.
What causes a water pump pulley to wobble?
Cracks can also form on the pulley if the bolts come loose or the pulley has too much stress applied to it. Additionally, the pulley can bend if the belt is at an angle because of an accessory that is not aligned properly. This will cause the pulley to have a wobble effect.
Can a water pump cause a belt breakage?
It should be the shop’s responsibiility to check everything related to the belt/tensioner. While not definite, it’s possible to have a water pump freeze up intermittently and possibly due to heat. This could have been the cause of the first belt breakage. Once cooled the water pump would rotate again until the next seizure.