1998 Dodge Stratus thermostat--waterpump

70,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SEBAKER
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if a thermostat goes bad could it cause the waterpump to go bad?
Feb 13, 2009 at 12:18 AM
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F4I_GUY
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No it could not. If the thermostat fails closed it could cause an engine overheat which would damage your engine and it's gaskets, but it won't affect the water pump.
Feb 14, 2009 at 4:04 AM
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