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05-17-2020, 04:03 PM | #1 |
Drives: 2007 yaris HB Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Barrie Canada
Posts: 690
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Radiator or waterpump?
Started overheating.Popped hood small amount water below radiator on plastic tray.
I looked around best I could and dont see anything dripping. Should I just go ahead and replace waterpump as its probaly on its way out anyway? This could take one thing out of the equasion. |
05-17-2020, 04:34 PM | #2 |
Drives: 2007 Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: motown
Posts: 339
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A radiator leak (I think would be obvious) would have staining around the leaking area.
Water pumps usually have a small puddle (about quarter size). I would park the car and check for wet area. dry and a put a piece of paper toweling under water pump. Check it a hour later. |
05-17-2020, 04:35 PM | #3 |
Drives: 2007 Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: motown
Posts: 339
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Almost forgot, you can pressure test the rad.
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05-17-2020, 04:44 PM | #4 |
Drives: 2007 yaris HB Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Barrie Canada
Posts: 690
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waterpump
I will try paper thing.
I just ordered a new pump just incase.This car has kinda had it. I just had starter,alternator,wheel bearing done. I wont chance this car long distance anymore. |
05-18-2020, 07:20 AM | #5 |
Drives: 2010 yaris 3 door hatch Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Sheboygan Falls, Wi.
Posts: 506
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Sometimes overheating will push coolant out of the over flow tank. I'd start with a pressure test though.
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05-18-2020, 07:34 AM | #6 |
Drives: 2007 yaris HB Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Barrie Canada
Posts: 690
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I will make appointment.Thanks.
It must of pushed coolant out of overflow because it was about 1 cup of water roughly beneath radiator. The light jsut flashed and luckily I was real close to home and coasted and light went off. The cooling fan is working for sure. I had to top up rad twice in roughly 12 months before this. I should check WP for play on pulley? |
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