If the water pump fails the camshaft belt will probably break or skip causing very serious damage to the engine valves and pistons and could destroy the complete engine. As mentioned above you should immediately change the water pump and all the related camshaft belt components.Click to see full answer. Subsequently, one may also ask, what are the symptoms of a bad water pump? Here are some common symptoms that hint towards having a bad water pump: Coolant leak at the front-center of your car. Water pump pulley is loose and making whining sounds. Engine is overheating. Steam coming from your radiator. Also Know, what causes water pump failure? THE MOST COMMON DAMAGE TO A WATER PUMP: CAUSES AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS DRY ROTATION OF THE WATER PUMP. IMPROPER USE OF SEALS/GASKETS OR SEALANT. BAD OR WRONG COOLANT. DEFECTIVE OR IMPROPERLY INSTALLED BELT DRIVE COMPONENTS. Likewise, can you drive a car with a bad water pump? Hey there, To answer your first question, yes, it is very possible to drive a car without a water pump. If you plan on keeping your car, then you definitely need to have a new water pump installed, flush out the coolant system, and make sure all the coolant hoses are clean and free of holes.Can a water pump be bad and not leak? A bad water pump can cause an engine to overheat. A bad belt and tensioner cause premature bearing and shaft failure and as such drastically reduce pump life. Conversely, a leaking water pump inevitably affects the belt and tensioner.
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