1992 Audi 100 how to replace the water pump

DANIGOMEX

MEMBER
1992 AUDI 100
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
160,000 MILES

I want to replace my water pump, because when I start my car, after a while it shows me a overheating message on the message board, and it does not have a hot air. I think it the water does not circulate. Or do you think it can be the thermostat?
thank you!

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RASMATAZ

MECHANIC
75,992 POSTS

Replace the thermostat and test the water pump see below

One way to test for a bad water pump is to squeeze the upper radiator hose when the engine is hot and idling. Careful, because the hose will be HOT! If you do not feel much coolant circulating through the hose when you rev the engine, the pump may be bad. The other cause might be a bad thermostat that is not opening properly (remove and inspect the thermostat), or a clogged radiator.