What does it mean when your water pump pulley is loose?
Extensive wear on the water pump or serpentine belt If the pulley is loose it can cause the water pump belts to shake and develop more heat. When this occurs, the belts can crack or literally shred; as most of these belts are made out of rubber and nylon cords for strength.
Should water pump pulley have play?
The water pump pulley should not have much “play” in it at all. Any side to side movement would indicate wear in the shaft bushing and likely be a leak at some point in the near future. Idler pulley has a bearing in it that has a little play in it, but not much.
Can a bad water pump pulley rattle?
Rattling Noise Worn out bearings are the most common cause of water pump failure. Water pumps move a huge amount of coolant over time, and they simply wear out. Ask your customer if they loosened a belt tensioner and checked both the tensioner(s) and water pump. Belt tensioners can also rattle when they are worn out.
How much does it cost to replace a water pump pulley?
The average water pump replacement cost is $550, with prices ranging from $461 to $638 in the US in 2020. But typically depends on the type of vehicle you drive and the auto repair shop you take it to. Labor costs are between $256 and $324 while parts cost between $205 and $314. Estimate doesn’t include fees and taxes.
Should a water pump pulley spin freely?
New water pump should be nice a tight and not spin freely. Also the rotation should be perfectly smooth. If it feels gritty, it’s bad. Bearings, like the tensioner pulley are the same.
What happens if your Toyota water pump fails?
If your timing belt fails in a non-interference engine, you’ll be stranded on the side of the road, if your water pump fails you’ll either a)be left on the side of the road or b)cause engine damage. Peace of mind is worth something, that’s why we’re willing to pay more for a Toyota :whatwhat:
What’s the life expectancy of a Toyota water pump?
Anywhere between 90-120k, usually done at timing belt change to save time. I also get my thermostat done at the same time. If your timing belt fails in a non-interference engine, you’ll be stranded on the side of the road, if your water pump fails you’ll either a)be left on the side of the road or b)cause engine damage.
How often should a Toyota Camry water pump be changed?
On my camry, the waterpump was changed at 404.000 kms. On the v6’s, the timing belt & water pump should be changed every 90,000 miles. The sooner the better on a sued vehicle. Cooling system maintenance is universally neglected, which will corrode the fines off the pump & destroy the bearings & seals.