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How do you know when water pump is out on 2002 Suzuki Vitara with 2.0 engine

Tiny
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Hose by water pump is cold I changed the thermostat hose is still cold
Thursday, November 10th, 2011 AT 2:08 AM

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Tiny
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When it leaks or you have overheating issues with no circulation.

Did the car overheat?

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Thursday, November 10th, 2011 AT 2:10 AM
Tiny
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Its not leaking but I look in radiator with cap off and there is no circulation
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Thursday, November 10th, 2011 AT 2:17 AM
Tiny
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There wont be till the thermostat opens. Is it opening?

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Thursday, November 10th, 2011 AT 2:21 AM
Tiny
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Dont mean to sound dumb but how will I know when it opens does the hose by pump the get hot?
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Thursday, November 10th, 2011 AT 2:37 AM
Tiny
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Both hoses will be hot. It may be a bad thermostat or it may just need a long time to open.

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Thursday, November 10th, 2011 AT 2:41 AM

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