squeel in water pump bearing

[FASTREDZ]

after changing my belts for new ones, i have come to realise its the water pump bearing that makes a slight squeeling sound in the zed, its not loud just that i can hear it on tick over and its annoying, a slight squirt of oil will cure it for a few days maybe but it always comes back, is there a way to get rid of the sound? :taz:

[Guest lee dent]

In my opinion i would change the waterpump.its giving you an early warning that its either going to seize or leak then seize..Lee

[leo-r32gts]

I wouldn't take the risk mate - if that pump fails and you don't notice your rad is boiling, then its goodnight engine. DOn't think the water pump is expensive to change either..

 

Metal on metal screeching means something is getting hot and worn..

[rubble]

Changing the water pump is a pain in the arse to do. The reason being is you have to remove so many things to to get to. Not a hard job to do just set yourself a sunday afternoon to do it. worth doing because if it fails bye bye engine and they only cost about £75 i think.

[FASTREDZ]

very true guys i didnt think of it that way to be honest, its only the faintest of squeeks ill keep an eye on it and if it gets anyworse then its a new pump

[AlanZ]

Mine is the same matey, a very faint squeal on tick over, and been doing it for over 1 year now, and no signs of water pump failure. I got some clear "dry grease" in a spray tin from part-co, good stuff, and lasts a long time.

 

Alz.