Can a water pump explode in a 1993 isuzu rodeo causing it to break pieces off the block?

1993 ISUZU RODEO
150,000 MILES
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ANGIE142
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water pump exploded and sent pieces flying into the block causeing pieces to break off the block. is that even possible or could something else of caused that?
Apr 29, 2012 at 1:58 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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yes it can but it had to be in very bad shape and making a ton of noise.

roy
Apr 29, 2012 at 1:59 PM
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ANGIE142
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Soo that would mean that the block is no good any longer right?
Apr 29, 2012 at 2:02 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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if the block is damaged, yes

Roy
Apr 29, 2012 at 2:03 PM
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ANGIE142
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even though the block is still water tight?
Apr 29, 2012 at 2:04 PM
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ANGIE142
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and thank you so much for your help!
Apr 29, 2012 at 2:04 PM
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what aprt got damages and where is the broken parts located

Roy
Apr 29, 2012 at 2:25 PM
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ANGIE142
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BEHIND THE WATER PUMP WHERE IT MOUNTS TO THE BLOCK AND CHANNELS THE WATER.
Apr 29, 2012 at 5:27 PM
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Here is a picture I can take more if needed
Apr 29, 2012 at 5:32 PM
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wow, that bearing was really bad. did it make any noise??

it does not look like it compromised the block. it may be ok to use.

Roy
Apr 29, 2012 at 8:30 PM
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