Water pump

2005 FORD FOCUS
157,206,912 MILES • 1.4L • 2WD • MANUAL
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CHLOE NORMOYLE
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I got my water pump and timing belt changed on 28/12/16 and heard a noise coming from my car which i thought was a bushing under the gear box. Turns out it was the water pump I have done 30,000 km since.
What would cause this?
Feb 25, 2018 at 12:47 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good evening.

There is a bearing in the water pump that wears out and will make a growling noise when it has failed.

Roy
Feb 25, 2018 at 4:26 PM
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CHLOE NORMOYLE
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But surely there must be some reason for it going so quickly? Only done over a year.
Feb 25, 2018 at 4:28 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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If it was a rebuilt pump, it would explain it.

Otherwise whoever installed the timing belt adjusted the tension too tight and it caused the bearing to fail.

Roy
Feb 25, 2018 at 4:33 PM
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CHLOE NORMOYLE
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Would it not be the manufactures fault? Was bought new . And could there by any other reason?
Feb 25, 2018 at 4:34 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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As I stated, if it was installed with incorrect tension, that would cause it. That would fall back on the person who installed it, not the manufacturer.
If it is new, then it has a lifetime warranty on the part.
If it was rebuilt, it has a one year.

Roy
Feb 25, 2018 at 4:37 PM