If your water pump goes out will the car continue to start and run?
Mar 5, 2020 at 10:27 AM
Water pump
2001 FORD ESCORT
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SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello,
Yes, for a little while. It will not be cooled and it will eventually overheat and the cylinder head will warp causing a head gasket failure. Also if the bearing completely fails it will lock up causing the serpentine belt to shred, but, clearly, the main problem will be the overheating issue. I hope that this helps.
Thanks,
Alex
2CarPros
Yes, for a little while. It will not be cooled and it will eventually overheat and the cylinder head will warp causing a head gasket failure. Also if the bearing completely fails it will lock up causing the serpentine belt to shred, but, clearly, the main problem will be the overheating issue. I hope that this helps.
Thanks,
Alex
2CarPros
Mar 5, 2020 at 10:45 AM
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