How do I know if my water pump seal is bad?
Appearance: With the engine off, check the condition of the bearing by looking for any side-to-side play at the shaft. Apply hand pressure – there should be no play at all. Also, rumbling or screeching noises coming from the water pump indicate a worn bearing.
Can a water pump go bad without leaking?
As you note in the signs, we indicated above, and the water pump can go bad without a coolant leak. For instance, the water pump deteriorates when the seals break apart, and you can see that or by looking for holes on the dry side of your water pump.
How can I troubleshoot my Cat pump problem?
Troubleshooting Select a category from the drop-down menu below for help with troubleshooting your pump and system symptoms like low pressure, pulsation, unloader troubles, oil issues, water leaks, or seal problems. If you cannot find what you are looking for, contact our technical support team at [email protected].
What causes oil to leak from a cat pump?
Using oil other than Cat Pumps brand oil may result in foaming, and frothing of the oil. This can cause the oil to leak out of the vented red oil cap. Also, if the drive end has been contaminated by the pumped fluid leaking past worn or damaged seals in the pump manifold, the oil level can rise causing oil to leak from the vented red oil cap.
Can a collapsing line cause a cat pump to fail?
An under sized line or collapsing line will starve the pump of liquid. It will give a low pressure or fluctuating pressure reading on the gauge and result in damage to the pump. To stabilize inlet pressure under these conditions, install a Captive Acceleration Tube or C.A.T. (Inlet Pressure Stabilizer).
Where is the oil cap located on a cat pump?
All Cat Pumps oil caps are vented to atmosphere. On many pumps there is a shipping plug installed on the top of the red cap to prevent oil from spilling during shipping. This plug must be removed to allow the crankcase to be vented to atmosphere.