how do you know when water pump is out on 2002 suzuki vitara with 2.0 engine

2002 SUZUKI VITARA
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hose by water pump is cold i changed the thermostat hose is still cold
Nov 10, 2011 at 2:08 AM
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when it leaks or you have overheating issues with no circulation.

did the car overheat??

Roy
Nov 10, 2011 at 2:10 AM
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its not leaking but i look in radiator with cap off and there is no circulation
Nov 10, 2011 at 2:17 AM
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there wont be till the thermostat opens. is it opening??

Roy
Nov 10, 2011 at 2:21 AM
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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?
Nov 10, 2011 at 2:37 AM
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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.

Roy
Nov 10, 2011 at 2:41 AM
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