Can water leak from a timing chain cover?
Yes it can happen. Change water pump in sons taurus had a leak and loose pulley. Still had leak after change, was under car checking the hose’s could not see them leaking grab one and squeezed it coolant sprayed out from behind the timing cover.
Can I still drive with antifreeze leak?
If there’s a leak, coolant will be lost. Coolant is used to remove heat from the engine by transferring heat through a series of coils. It’s best to avoid driving your car if you have a coolant leak because an overheating engine is an unsafe engine!
Is there water leaking from behind the timing belt cover?
Water leaking down from by behind the timing belt cover l… Put a new water pump on it is still leaking water behind the timing belt cover Hello. Thank you for writing in. Without knowing the make and model of the vehicle it is difficult to say what the issue may be.
Why do you need to change your timing belt and water pump?
This might be preceded by a ticking noise coming from the engine bay. In addition, the gasket separating the timing cover and engine block may fail over time, causing oil to leak out. It is technically possible to replace your car’s timing belt and water pump yourself.
What happens if the timing belt fails on a Porsche Cayman?
And if the timing belt fails, whether due to simple age, or the failure of a tension pulley or bearing, the water pump will likely fail along with it. Also, as with the Porsche Cayman’s RMS, the water pump isn’t easy to get at. In fact, ClickMechanic and NAPA explain, you can’t get at the water pump without first exposing the timing belt.
When do you Know Your timing belt is out?
There are some signs that the timing belt is on its way out. Your engine will misfire, or fail to turn on at all. This might be preceded by a ticking noise coming from the engine bay. In addition, the gasket separating the timing cover and engine block may fail over time, causing oil to leak out.