Dayco Launches A New Line Of Water Pumps
Dayco says its new water pumps are manufactured to the same high standards as the many existing components the company manufactures and distributes globally.
Rein/Dolz Water Pumps From CRP Automotive Backed By 4-Year/50,000-Mile Warranty
The Rein/Dolz water pump program features 47 SKUs for European applications and 14,505,499 total VIO (U.S. and Canada).
VIDEO: Radiator Cap Diagnostics For Water Pump Or Radiator Leaks
Andrew Markel explains how replacing the radiator cap is critical to any water pump or radiator leak job. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
VIDEO: Avoid Water Pump Damage With The Correct Coolant Mix
Adam Redling explains the importance of properly mixing coolant and water to avoid damage to the water pump. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
Preventive Cooling System Service: Keeping P0128 Codes Away
Of the engine’s two vital fluid systems, lubrication and cooling, the cooling system might need more routine maintenance. If we don’t inspect and service the cooling system as required, the system might fail well before the next extended interval oil change is due. With that said, let’s explore a few ways to inspect cooling systems on extended maintenance interval vehicles.
Cooling System Preventive Maintenance Service
Given the current range of extended maintenance intervals, it’s safe to say that your shop might see Grandma’s 2011 Volkswagen Jetta only when its oil life monitor indicates the need for an oil change.
Nissan VQ V6 Coolant And Oil Leaks
The VQ35 engine series, found in 2001-current Nissan and Infiniti vehicles, is very reliable but does have some issues with coolant and oil leaks. What makes some of these leaks unique is that they do not show up as traditional signs or in conventional locations.
Global Auto Parts Manufacturer GMB Expands Water Pump Coverage
Late-model vehicles from Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Nissan and more are now covered.
Gates Introduces Timing Belt Component Kits With Water Pump
Applications include the 1997-2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, 2002-’05 Kia Sedona and the 2003-’06 Kia Sorento. The new kits cover more than 650,000 VIO.
Water Pump Manufacturer NovaPacific Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary At AAPEX 2016
NovaPacific manufactures automotive water pumps that are ISO/TS 16949:2009 certified by TUV.
BMW Electric Water Pump Replacement
We recently had a 2007 BMW Z4 with the N52 engine in the shop. When diagnosing a faulty electric water pump, the first thing that needs to be done is to verify if there are any water pump-related diagnostic codes. There’s a very good chance there will be some. I then like to perform a visual inspection, but don’t look for the water pump from the top of the engine. You’ll want to drop the lower panels, and you will see the pump on the lower right side of the engine.
Servicing The Nissan VQ35-Series Water Pump
At the top of the list for the most difficult water pumps to replace is the Nissan VQ-Series V6 engines. The pump is turned by the timing chain and is nestled in the engine block. This can make for a very difficult job no matter if the engine is mounted transversely or longitudinally. The VQ35-series of engines can be found in 2001-current Nissans and Infinitis.