1995 BMW 318 water pump locked up

1995 BMW 318
175,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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DARRELLKELLI8
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will the valves bend in these motors if the water pump locked up and possibly broke the timing belt broke
May 1, 2008 at 6:57 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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No. There isn't a timing belt on that motor.
May 1, 2008 at 7:48 PM
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KHOOPER
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The Water Pump has a mechanical seal and a water seal, When the water seal decides it's had enough the pump housing has a small relief hole underneth that allows the water to escape and gives you an indication that a problem has occured and requires you attention..
May 2, 2008 at 7:47 PM
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