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MY WATER PUMP WENT OUT ON A 1994 TOYOTA CELICA GTS, NOW THE CAR WON'T START, IT DID NOT OVERHEAT. CAN YOU GIVE ADVICE ON WHAT ELSE MIGHT BE WRONG

Dd it run before the water pump? Did the failure soak the whole engine somehow? There's probably just some wires pinched or not connected properly,

T

1988
toyota
land cruiser
4.6
225,000

i snapped my water pump belt. found that the water pump pulley wobbled and would freeze up(not move) until turned counterclockwise. have removed everything in the way of the water pump. removed the two bolts and the two nuts holding the pump on. have the water pump loose 1/4 inch all the way around seal. will not move further. nothing is blocking the removal the part is just stuck. any advise?

Make real sure that there are no bolts that you missed and if not, get a hammer and tap down on the pulley or pulley mounting.

I have an old toyota 4runner its a 1994 v6. I have a coolant leak and i believe its the water pump. Whenever i drove the car, i pour in some coolant in the car. yesterday after a 5 min drive or so when i came to park. i notice there is a little bit of smoke coming out of the hood of the engine. is it safe to drive it? how much does a water pump cost to fix???? plz help! I am no car expert at all

How much? Your whole engine if ignored! At the age and lots of variables it may snap bolts or be more difficult but so far doesn't seem you are absolutely certain its the water pump yet to be verified. If a keeper adding new hoses, belt(s) would likely be suggested and a good idea,

T

Its overall good shape just a little big of rust. I just replace the starter. It has 185000 mile only for a 18 yrs old car. I figure keeping it only if the water pump isn't that expensive to fix

You said up top ">>I have a coolant leak and i believe its the water pump."

So far you "believe" it's a water pump but didn't seem sure. Could be a hose or gasket so until diagnosed exactly what the cost is unknown.

You also said a short drive after filling it produced smoke/steam off of the engine. A pressure test would help diagnose this such that you see it leak and from where.

Other: A little rust showing can mean much more not seen. That's costly at best if need to fix that.

So far driving this can only make it worse until you know what you are dealing with. If YOU can be sure about it being a water pump a local shop may give you a quote or range for the job but let them determine it is in fact a water pump or you may end up with one you don't need and that would be your fault.

You have to decide what is right for you. My suggestion is don't make it worse whatever the source of leak is,

T

I'm getting the timing belt changed on my 2002 toyota tacoma with 115000 miles. They talked me into getting my water pump changed at the same time. Now they called me about changing a tension pulley that cost about 200 dollars. Am I getting fished?

I agree with dan any time you do a timing belt and the water pump is driven by it, you do both. specialy over 100000 miles. tensioners fall in the same category.

2000
chrysler
cirrus
2.4L V6

I will be replacing my water pump this weekend and when I re-assemble the parts should I use a form a gasket number 2 on the paper gasket. I've ben looking I've been looking all over the place and I have come up with two contradictory answers one says yes the other says no anyone with some insight.

That is usually what I do. I take the pump and put some 3M on it to hold the gasket in place. I don't think I have seen a water pump that used only gasket maker from the factory. Nissan and Toyota likes to use gasket maker on thermostat housings, but even they use gaskets or o-rings on their pumps.