Water pump stealth failure?

[SJ]

> From: "Jim Jordan" <j8k3sp00n at gmail.com>
> Subject: Water pump stealth failure?
> Does anyone know a way to check the water pump short of removing it and
> inspecting it?  Obviously, if I remove it, I might as well do the TB in
the
> process, which I don't want to do now.

****   "Car Stuck! Engine Coolant boiling over"
http://www.audifans.com/pipermail/quattro/2004-May/092154.html

"- Attached clear plastic tubing in place of upper radiator hose. Duct tape
it in place."

Replace the upper hose with clear plastic tubing (Home Depot) . .it can be
couple feet long- dont matter. Leave pressure cap off the coolant tank.
You can watch water circulation in the clear hose.
You will see no circulation at first - thermostat closed
Then circulation begins as engine warms up in a few minutes.
Very visible.


SJ
85 Dodge PU, D-250, 318, auto
85 Audi 4k - - sold but still on the road
88 Audi 5kq
90 Audi 100q



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