Water Pump Dead/Dying
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Water Pump Dead/Dying
I know the topic has been discussed, but not in depth.
I'm close to 50,000 miles on the Cobalt.
Just put a h/e on the other day. It worked fine while I was bleeding it after install.
Today, not working.
I do the usual tap it with something and it kicks on but as soon as the power is turned off it won't turn back on unless tapped again.
Questions:
>Will it still be covered under warranty (my dealer is usually good about things even with my mods but I don't know how many miles till the warranty is up).
> Has anyone else with an OTTP H/E had this issue? Perhaps its a result of trying to move too much coolant?
> Any better quick/temporary fixes than tapping it till I can get a new one? I can't exactly get under the car and tap it every time I go somewhere.
> Anyone know the cheapest place to buy one? GMpartsdirect has them for $124.00
mid-day bump
I'm close to 50,000 miles on the Cobalt.
Just put a h/e on the other day. It worked fine while I was bleeding it after install.
Today, not working.
I do the usual tap it with something and it kicks on but as soon as the power is turned off it won't turn back on unless tapped again.
Questions:
>Will it still be covered under warranty (my dealer is usually good about things even with my mods but I don't know how many miles till the warranty is up).
> Has anyone else with an OTTP H/E had this issue? Perhaps its a result of trying to move too much coolant?
> Any better quick/temporary fixes than tapping it till I can get a new one? I can't exactly get under the car and tap it every time I go somewhere.
> Anyone know the cheapest place to buy one? GMpartsdirect has them for $124.00
mid-day bump
Last edited by roadrage06; Feb 11, 2009 at 11:47 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
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Questions:
>Will it still be covered under warranty (my dealer is usually good about things even with my mods but I don't know how many miles till the warranty is up).
Not unless you have an extended warranty. If you do, I don't see why you couldn't get it done.
> Has anyone else with an OTTP H/E had this issue? Perhaps its a result of trying to move too much coolant?
The pump doesn't care how much coolant is in the system, it moves the same amount regardless.
> Any better quick/temporary fixes than tapping it till I can get a new one? I can't exactly get under the car and tap it every time I go somewhere.
Tapping it is the only way, unless you want to try taking it apart and see if it is a problem with the magnet and then try and fix it yourself.
> Anyone know the cheapest place to buy one? GMpartsdirect has them for $124.00
I have seen where people have picked them up off ebay for 30 or 40 dollars. I believe it is the same pump as used by the Ford Lightening or Cobra... someone should be able to verify that.
>Will it still be covered under warranty (my dealer is usually good about things even with my mods but I don't know how many miles till the warranty is up).
Not unless you have an extended warranty. If you do, I don't see why you couldn't get it done.
> Has anyone else with an OTTP H/E had this issue? Perhaps its a result of trying to move too much coolant?
The pump doesn't care how much coolant is in the system, it moves the same amount regardless.
> Any better quick/temporary fixes than tapping it till I can get a new one? I can't exactly get under the car and tap it every time I go somewhere.
Tapping it is the only way, unless you want to try taking it apart and see if it is a problem with the magnet and then try and fix it yourself.
> Anyone know the cheapest place to buy one? GMpartsdirect has them for $124.00
I have seen where people have picked them up off ebay for 30 or 40 dollars. I believe it is the same pump as used by the Ford Lightening or Cobra... someone should be able to verify that.
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