Water pump recall

[bronsin]

Hey whats this stuff about Toyota recalling cars for water pumps.

Is it also us?

[fnkngrv]

So far all of the news isn't listing much for which models, but it is very possible that ours may be included since they are talking about over 2 million vehicles. I have been kicking around upgrading the water pump anyway, but still if this is the case I am not going to be really bent out of shape since my reliability has been tested pretty well with most parts holding up very well.

[kou]

For the cost of $30 and an hour of my time I would rather replace it myself. Anyway they don't completely fail they just weep a little at high rpms mine lasted 80k before I decided to change it and my overflow tank still had a 1/4'' left in it.

[DMZ]

They are recalling the Prius', so I am thinking the Yaris' that share the same 1.5L engine as the Prius are probably on the list.

[bronsin]

Another question:

My wp WAS REPLACED BY tOYOTA UNDER WARRANTY.

sHOULD THEY LOOK AT IT?

[bronsin]

Yeah mine leaked just a little.

Now that its MY dime I might just let it leak if it happens again..

Yes? No?

[NEexpat]

Here is a link to one of the reports,

HERE (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/49816375/ns/business-autos/t/toyota-recalls-million-vehicles-worldwide/)

Mentions the Prius and the Corolla but does not rule out any others. I'll wait and see if I get notified.

[DMZ]

Here is some more info. It appears that they are going to replace the electric water pump on the hybrid systems:

http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/11/14/toyota-recalls-670k-vehicles-for-steering-water-pump-defects/

[kou]

Yeah mine leaked just a little.

Now that its MY dime I might just let it leak if it happens again..

Yes? No?

You can let it leak as much as you want just keep an eye on the coolant bottle. I installed an aftermarket Nissin waterpump the are are good quality japanese parts maker.

[Absolutely Red 12]

ELECTRIC water pumps..
Not Yaris

[WeeYari]

2011 and greater Corolla, Prius and Wish.