Why do I have water in my engine block?
Eric, if both water and oil seals are bad, then when the car is cold the oil pressure is greater than water pressure and oil would be forced into the water pump, and when the car is warm water pressure may be greater forcing water into the block.
What are the symptoms of a bad water pump?
1. Coolant leak at the front-center of your car. The water pump is comprised of multiple gaskets and seals that keep coolant contained and ensure that consistent flow of coolant is delivered from the radiator to the engine. Eventually, these gaskets and seals will wear out, dry up, crack or break entirely.
What happens to the engine when a water pump fails?
3. Engine is overheating. When the water pump fails completely, it will not be able to circulate coolant through the engine block. This results in an overheating situation and if not repaired or replaced quickly, can cause additional engine damage like cracked cylinder heads, pushed head gaskets, or burnt pistons.
Why does my car have a water pump seal?
The water pump seal prevents water and antifreeze from leaking out and overheating your vehicle’s engine.
Eric, if both water and oil seals are bad, then when the car is cold the oil pressure is greater than water pressure and oil would be forced into the water pump, and when the car is warm water pressure may be greater forcing water into the block.
What causes the shaft seal on a water pump to fail?
This can include the shaft seal or the water pump seal to the block. The shaft seal can fail due to wear or a bad bearing and the block seal can fail due to overheating, improper installation or simply old age. If the shaft seal is worn and leaking in your water pump, the best course of action is to simply replace the pump.
3. Engine is overheating. When the water pump fails completely, it will not be able to circulate coolant through the engine block. This results in an overheating situation and if not repaired or replaced quickly, can cause additional engine damage like cracked cylinder heads, pushed head gaskets, or burnt pistons.
1. Coolant leak at the front-center of your car. The water pump is comprised of multiple gaskets and seals that keep coolant contained and ensure that consistent flow of coolant is delivered from the radiator to the engine. Eventually, these gaskets and seals will wear out, dry up, crack or break entirely.