Engine noise - a serious problem or not?

[ODay]

Thanks for the extra thoughts ...

The mechanic came out today and poked about a bit - the conclusion is that the bearing on the water pump has failed and the shaft is starting to slide out; at least I think that is what he tried to explain to me

He tells me the pump will need replacing.

[Krob1114]

Thanks for the extra thoughts ...

The mechanic came out today and poked about a bit - the conclusion is that the bearing on the water pump has failed and the shaft is starting to slide out; at least I think that is what he tried to explain to me

He tells me the pump will need replacing.

I hope that's what it is, and you get your problem solved with no missed water time.

[bruceb58]

Thanks for the extra thoughts ...

The mechanic came out today and poked about a bit - the conclusion is that the bearing on the water pump has failed and the shaft is starting to slide out; at least I think that is what he tried to explain to me

He tells me the pump will need replacing.

That's simple if that's what it is.

[ODay]

Thanks guys, I'll let you know how we got on after they replace the pump.

[ODay]

It seems like replacing the water pump did the trick - the weather has been bad since so I have only had a short run to check it but so far so good

[AsLan7]

It seems like replacing the water pump did the trick - the weather has been bad since so I have only had a short run to check it but so far so good

Thanks for the follow up OD.

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