water pump

Jeff_DML · 02-02-2015, 05:38 PM

My wife's highlander has 75k miles and the last time we took it in to the dealer for a oil change they mentioned that they saw some evidence of coolant leak. They said we should proactively change out the water pump. I never seen any coolant on my garage so must be very minimal leaking. Anyways would you change it out ASAP?

thanks
Jeff

ZBB · 02-02-2015, 05:56 PM

Do some research. Options:

1) If Toyota is using the same supplier as BMW, then replace it immediately.

2) If not I can't provide guidance...

John V · 02-02-2015, 06:12 PM

Water pumps have a weep hole to let you know when they're going out. Ask them if it's leaking from the weep hole and have them put the car on the lift and show you the evidence they're seeing.

But... it's a Toyota. I have to imagine the water pumps on those things last at least 100k.

Jeff_DML · 02-02-2015, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John V

Water pumps have a weep hole to let you know when they're going out. Ask them if it's leaking from the weep hole and have them put the car on the lift and show you the evidence they're seeing.

But... it's a Toyota. I have to imagine the water pumps on those things last at least 100k.

thanks, I will look into the weep hole. Yeah I was surprised about it going out so soon.

Jeff_DML · 02-02-2015, 07:51 PM

quick google on the weep hole

http://www.flowkoolerwaterpumps.com/..._failures.html

Jeff_DML · 07-22-2015, 12:49 PM

finally got it replaced

02-02-2015, 05:38 PM	#1
Jeff_DML Old Fart Join Date: Oct 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: T4R,GTI Location: San Diego Posts: 8,564	water pump My wife's highlander has 75k miles and the last time we took it in to the dealer for a oil change they mentioned that they saw some evidence of coolant leak. They said we should proactively change out the water pump. I never seen any coolant on my garage so must be very minimal leaking. Anyways would you change it out ASAP? thanks Jeff

02-02-2015, 05:56 PM	#2
ZBB Relic Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: A very fast golf cart Location: The Valley of the Sun Posts: 12,821	Do some research. Options: 1) If Toyota is using the same supplier as BMW, then replace it immediately. 2) If not I can't provide guidance... __________________ ZBB

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