How do I tell if my water pump has totally gone out?

My water system lost all it's water, and continues to leak. I have tried to use STOP LEAK, but it only worked for a short while. My rig is a 1994 Mercury Villager with a 3.0L If you could also tell me the going rate to get it repaired I would appreciate it.How do I tell if my water pump has totally gone out?If it is leaking coolant out of the water pump...your water pump is bad.

If your water pump is so loud it sounds like it is going to explode at any second...your water pump is bad.How do I tell if my water pump has totally gone out?are you sure it is coming from the wp.? if so problaby 2 bills ($200) to get it fixed. if you do it your self....

3.0L Engine

Disconnect the negative battery cable.



CAUTION

Never open, service or drain the radiator or cooling system when hot; serious burns can occur from the steam and hot coolant. Also, when draining engine coolant, keep in mind that cats and dogs are attracted to ethylene glycol antifreeze and could drink any that is left in an uncovered container or in puddles on the ground. This will prove fatal in sufficient quantities. Always drain coolant into a sealable container. Coolant should be reused unless it is contaminated or is several years old.







Drain the radiator and recycle the engine coolant.



NOTE

The following steps require the use of a strap wrench to hold the water pump pulley while loosening and tightening the bolts. If a strap wrench is not available, loosen the bolts before removing the drive belts. The drive belt tension will help keep the pulley from turning while loosening the bolts.







Remove the A/C compressor, alternator, and water pump/power steering pump drive belts.



Use a strap wrench to hold the water pump pulley and loosen the four water pump pulley bolts.



Remove the water pump pulley bolts and remove the pulley.



Raise and safely support the front of the vehicle securely on jackstands.



Remove the crankshaft pulley. Please refer to Crankshaft Pulley, Removal and Installation for the procedure.



Remove the five lower timing belt cover bolts and remove the cover.



Remove the six water pump bolts. Note the location of the water pump stud/bolt to ensure proper installation on reassembly.



Remove the water pump.



To install:



The installation is the reverse of removal, but please note the following important steps.



Clean the block surface and the water pump mating surface if the old pump is to be reinstalled. A gasket scraper and solvent may be used, however, be careful not to nick or gouge either surface.



Apply a continuous bead of RTV silicone sealant 0.08?.12 inch (2.0?.0mm) wide to the water pump mating surface.



NOTE

Allow the sealant to dry for at least 30 minutes before adding coolant.







Install the water pump and start all of the bolts. Be sure that the water pump stud/bolt is in the proper location.



Tighten the water pump bolts to 12?5 ft. lbs. (16?1 Nm).



Tighten the lower timing belt cover bolts to 27?4 inch lbs. (3? Nm).



Tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt to 141?56 ft. lbs. (191?11 Nm).



Tighten the water pump pulley bolts to 12?5 ft. lbs. (16?1 Nm).



Run the engine and check for leaks.

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I need to buy a submersible water pump for a pondless waterfall. How large of a pump should I buy?

There is 18 to 20 ft of head pressure and I want to pump about 1200 gallons per hour.I need to buy a submersible water pump for a pondless waterfall. How large of a pump should I buy?There are several website that where you can buy a pump. I suggest you try one of these.



http://www.watergarden.com/



http://www.pondliner.com



http://www.thepondguy.com



Buy a mag-drive pump, they are usually the best choice.



These sites also sell weir boxes that help provide a smooth flow of water at the start of the water fall and are rated for various flow rates. This way if you have an idea how wide you want the fall to be, you can control it by the weir box you purchase.I need to buy a submersible water pump for a pondless waterfall. How large of a pump should I buy?WHP=Qxh/3960

For 20 gallons per minute and 20 ft head you need a pump of 0.101 hp=75.3 watt.I need to buy a submersible water pump for a pondless waterfall. How large of a pump should I buy?If this is for a home water feature project check your local building supply and get the biggest pond pump you can afford, otherwise you will be disappointed with the flow. It takes a lot more than you think to look good.

How Do i change the Water pump on a vauxhall vectra C?

how do i go about changing the water pump on a vauxhall vectra C, do i have to take the front wheel off? also do i need to remove the timing belt?



thanks for your helpHow Do i change the Water pump on a vauxhall vectra C?What year, engine size and type?How Do i change the Water pump on a vauxhall vectra C?if you have no mechanical exp dont attempt it. its behind the cam belt and if you get the timing wrong on reassembly you can cause serious engine damage.How Do i change the Water pump on a vauxhall vectra C?cant think of any vectra c with a waterpump outside the timming so yeah remove wheel and strip down timming not really one for a novice unless you have someone helping you out who has previous experience

I have a 1996 ford explorer with a bad heater core and water pump?

1996 Ford explorer 5.0 v8 how can i replace the heater core and the water pump and are there any manuals that really show you how to get it doneI have a 1996 ford explorer with a bad heater core and water pump?If you had a 94 you'd be ok, but the 96 requires taking the whole dash apart to replace the core. Not a job for the fainthearted or sober.

If you don't fix it right away you should at least bypass the heater core so you don't lose pressure to the system.I have a 1996 ford explorer with a bad heater core and water pump?Yes there are manuals, but they usually are not very detailed as they assume some mechanical knowledge. The water pump is pretty straightforward, as you have to drain the radiator and remove the stuff in the way in order to get to the pump. Just do not get to carried away using too much gasket sealer and use never seize on the bolts as they are going into an aluminum block, and torque to spec. eveningly. The heater core is not to bad and do this at the same time. Remove the heater hose from the core pipes in the engine compartment and then remove the core from under the dash on the passenger side. Is a pain to get to, but is not difficult. Just be careful in putting in the new core as the metal is soft and can easily crack.I have a 1996 ford explorer with a bad heater core and water pump?Any auto parts store will sell you a manual for your year and model. The ford dealership will have one that you may have to order that should be more detailed for your specific year and model. Have you done an online search? Alot of info on the web just takes time to fiind it.I have a 1996 ford explorer with a bad heater core and water pump?The best bet is to pay a dealership to change the heater core.. because those can be a ****** to take apart and re-assemble especially if it has an AC system...



Some water pumps are easily taken off and put back on... buy a water pump and just read the directions usually included in the box...

How much does it cost to run my electric water pump a month.?

I live in the country in Wisconsin. The house that I rent has another house next to it. Our electric well pump feeds both properties. Two people live in my small two bedroom house, the neighbor house pays the elctriciy for the pump. How much do you think that it costs per month?How much does it cost to run my electric water pump a month.?about $149 per month

Can we run a compressor water pump driven by diesel engine to fetch water from bore wells?

I started a orchard farm, waiting for electric supply. Till the time I want to pump water from a300 feet bore well to grow life fencing plants, water level is in 70 feet. so want to use a compressor pump as there is no electricity how can I use diesel engine to drive the compressor instead of eclectic motor.Can we run a compressor water pump driven by diesel engine to fetch water from bore wells?you could certainly put a generator on the diesel, ......

you'd have to be way more specific about what you're trying to do to get a useful answer.

you can't draw water up 70'

you have to push it.

you can only draw 30' or less.Can we run a compressor water pump driven by diesel engine to fetch water from bore wells?If the compressor pump is a rotating type, there should be only minor problems having a diesel to drive it. Be sure the diesel drives the compressor in the correct rotation, the speed should be constant. If it's an indirect drive, the speed of the diesel vs the speed of the pump can be changed by using different size drive and slave pulleys, or link drives.Can we run a compressor water pump driven by diesel engine to fetch water from bore wells?New Mexico Farmers use irrigation pumps like that. They are auto engines running natural gas to turn a pump. You should have no problem. Just do as someone said and make sure it is turning the pump in the right direction.Can we run a compressor water pump driven by diesel engine to fetch water from bore wells?What everyone is trying to say is that you're going to need a submersible pump, one that will hang on the end of the pipe going down into the well. The pump can be driven by an electric motor or by means of a driveshaft from the engine to a gear box to change the rotational direction 90 degrees.



You need to talk to someone who knows what they're doing when it comes to designing irrigation systems and sizing pumps. Pumps have different pumping curves, which will give a person the amount of water it can move at so much head. In your case, you're going to have a minimum of 70 feet of head just getting the water out of the well. Additional head results from the friction of water flowing through the pipe. The diameter of the, it's length and the amount of flow determines the additional head. You can convert head into pounds per square inch of pressure by dividingit by 2.31. The pump is going to have to work against 30 psi just getting the water to the top of the well plus additional head in the pipe..



If you're in the US, try your local University Extension, Natural Resources Conservation Service or Soil %26amp; Water Conservation District. The last two will be listed under governmnent and USDA. Pump supplier can provide pump info and pipe resistance, but you need to figure out how much flow you need before the pump man can recommend a pump.Can we run a compressor water pump driven by diesel engine to fetch water from bore wells?yes a compressor can force water to the top of a well. You put a device on the bottom in the water and force air down and brings water up. Check a rural water well supplyCan we run a compressor water pump driven by diesel engine to fetch water from bore wells?1 with both engine and compressor bolted to the same bed connect the compressor shaft to the diesel engine drive either by direct coupling or ofset a belt drive between the two. Suggest the rpm ratios are the same.

2 put your supply pipe to the farm down about 100 feet into the well, or longer if you can.

3 insert the air supply pipe from the compressor some 5 feet down the bore

3. seal around the pipes and the bore hole, expander tube like a bike or car tyre wraped around and inflated hard.

4 If it blows out put some concrete on it to hold it down after doing 3 again

5 start your compressor / diesel and raise around 100psi and water should flow into your garden

6 as the water level drops in the bore raise the air pressure.

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How to install a recirculating hot water pump in your house so you don;t have to wait for hot water?

like do you put the pump into the return line to the house or into the line going into the hot water heater or a web site I can go that explans it or has a viedoHow to install a recirculating hot water pump in your house so you don;t have to wait for hot water?a recirculating hot water system requires a loop. pipes running from the hot water tank

to all the outlets, then back to the tank, then a short pipe feeds to the faucets, so your talking about a lot of expense,

plus the pump. not cost effective unless there is a long run for the hot water,How to install a recirculating hot water pump in your house so you don;t have to wait for hot water?I just put one in my home and did not use a pump. Mine is strictly gravity. I cut into (with a tee fitting) the present hot water feed line at a point which was farthest from the water heater and then bring a new line back to and teed into the drain at the very bottom of the heater. I put a shut off valve in the line just %26quot;up%26quot; from the new tee near the drain so it can be adjusted or shut off if needed. (Mine is open and has been since I installed it) Some systems may require a check valve in the new return line on the horizontal part of the return line near the water heater. I put one in but it wouldn't allow my system to work so I removed it and all is well now. All you are doing is making a loop so the hot water is always circulating from the heater thru the feed lines and when it cools a bit it returns by gravity to the tank. This is the very best thing I have done in many years. This gives you Instant hot water and no pumps, no electric use. You can read about this system on the web. Just Google for it. Good luckHow to install a recirculating hot water pump in your house so you don;t have to wait for hot water?First question would be, do you already have a loop system in place? If you do have a loop system, the pump is usually installed at the bottom of your water heater in place of the boiler drain, pumping into the water heater. Very Important is to also have an expansion tank installed, in case there is a pressure build up in your line. Best thing is to have a plumber properly install this setup.

If you do not have a loop system, there is a way to create a hot water loop system. A company called GRUNDFOS has created a circulating pump that attaches onto the hot/ outlet side of your water heater. Then at the lavatory or faucet, furthest away from the water heater, a bridge fitting is installed, turns the cold water line into your return water for your water heater. Now your hot and cold water are acting as your hot water loop. When cold water is needed, turn on your faucet and wait for the hot to flush out. The circulating pump also has a timer, so you can set pump for peak use time.

Check out www.grundfos.com.How to install a recirculating hot water pump in your house so you don;t have to wait for hot water?What you want is a tank less hot water heater. These are expensive to say the least. I cannot think of anything else that would meet your requirements to date.