Does serpentine belt affect water pump?
A broken serpentine belt may stop the water pump from circulating coolant through the cooling system, causing the engine can overheat.
How much does it cost to replace a water pump and serpentine belt?
A serpentine driven water pump is fairly accessible, so installation will range between $80 to $150. On the other hand, a timing belt or chain driven water pump will cost quite a lot more as much more of the engine will have to be disassembled to replace it. Installation will range from $300 to $600.
Should I replace serpentine belt water pump?
Generally, the idler pulleys, tensioner and water pump should always be replaced when the timing belt is replaced. In most cases, the timing belt drives the water pump, so it is the right time to replace the water pump. It is also recommended by the manufacturer.
How do you remove a serpentine water pump belt?
If it is a serpentine belt, remove the belt by using a breaker bar and turning the tensioner to relax the belt. If the vehicle has a v-belt, loosen the tensioner to relax the belt. Step 6: Remove the belt or belts from the pulleys. Step 7: Locate the tensioner to the belt.
When to put a new serpentine belt on a car?
A good mechanic would make sure everything is rotating freely before putting the new belt. I find it hard to believe the shop didn’t check the water pump – the serpentine belt drives the water pump, alternator, power steering pump, and A/C compressor. If the water pump is frozen, likely it would at least break/throw the serpentine belt.
Where do you find the water pump belt?
Find the belts to the engine and look for the belt that goes to the water pump. For most vehicles, if they have v-belts, the inside belt usually drives the water pump. Other vehicles have serpentine belts to drive all accessories and pumps.
Where do I find the serpentine belt routing diagram?
Find the serpentine belt routing diagram. Many cars come with a sticker in the engine bay that shows exactly how the serpentine belt is supposed to be routed through the various pulleys on the engine. If your vehicle does not have a sticker, you will need to find another way to remember how the belt should be run.