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A water pump<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0performs one extremely vital function that ensures your car\u2019s engine works as smooth as possible. The water pump is a vital part of a vehicle’s cooling system, providing a constant stream of coolant to the powertrain. <\/span>The continuous flow of liquid <\/strong>does not allow the engine to overheat.<\/strong> In other words, if the water pump fails, so does the engine, and that\u2019s what you don\u2019t want.<\/span><\/p>\n

It helps to learn more about the <\/span>water pump as a part of the car\u2019s cooling system<\/b><\/a>. If it fails or if there is an issue, you should have a basic idea about all its components and which one to replace.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Main water pump components<\/b><\/h2>\n

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A <\/span>water pump has several small parts that join together to make one working machine. Its most <\/span>basic components<\/b> include the hub\/pulley, bearing, body\/house, seal, and impeller.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. The Hub or Pulley<\/b><\/h3>\n

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A <\/span>water pump’s pulley<\/b> is designed to transfer the drive belt’s movement<\/b> into the bearing spindle<\/b>. The pulley receives the engine traction and<\/span> acts as a medium between the two, mediating the amount of torque that goes through. <\/span><\/p>\n

Since the pulley experiences a lot of pressure and force from the drive belt, it has to be made of strong materials<\/strong>. The pulley is usually made of steel, cast iron, or sheet metal. The idea is to produce a strong pulley that is lightweight and durable.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. Spindle bearing<\/b><\/h3>\n

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This is one of the most important water pump components and comes next in line after the pulley. <\/span>It receives the turning force from the pulley <\/b>and transfers it <\/strong>to the next component in line, which is the impeller. The bearing’s design and build quality is the sole factor behind the water pump’s lifespan. The bearing<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is a set of metal balls that turn and twist to do their job.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are <\/span>two types of bearings: roller-ball <\/b>and ball-ball<\/b><\/a>. The roller ball design allows for more durability and smoother function compared with the other. Therefore, most water pumps have a roller-ball design.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Keep reading: Top 5 mistakes to avoid when installing the water pump<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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3. Body<\/b><\/h3>\n

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The body<\/b> is the basic structure <\/b>of the water pump that holds the liquid<\/strong> and where all the transferring takes place. The other components stick to the body to create the water pump that you see with your eyes. Hence, the water pump’s body has to be made of immensely strong materials that can withstand the water pressure produced inside.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Water pump bodies <\/span>are mostly made of lightweight aluminum, but some are built using cast iron. On one end, the body is connected to the pulley<\/strong>, and on the other, it is joined with the car’s cooling system.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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4. Seal<\/b><\/h3>\n

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Since the bearing is made of metal balls, the risk of corrosion is high. As such,<\/span> the component needs to be protected from any exposure to liquid.<\/b> The seal is put in place to protect the bearing from any contamination and to shut the pump tight. If there is any leak, the water pump will not produce sufficient pressure, resulting in failure. Hence, <\/span>the seal plays an important role in keeping the water pump intact<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dolz uses the most modern dynamic seals in the market, which ensures long water pump life<\/strong> when it is used with appropriate quality liquid.<\/span><\/p>\n

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5. Impeller\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

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The impeller<\/strong><\/a><\/span> is a rotor<\/b> that is used to increase the pressure and flow of liquid <\/b>inside a water pump. In other words, the impeller is the heart of a water pump, and without it, the entire system can fail. It catches the liquid in its fins and increases its flow by turning. The torque is derived from the pulley and bearings. The effectiveness of a water pump is determined by the impeller’s specifications. <\/span><\/p>\n

You need to keep in mind its diameter <\/b>and the number of fins <\/b>it has. Both these parts decide the amount of pressure produced by the pump. Impellers are crafted using plastic, metal or cast iron.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How to know a water pump is failing?<\/b><\/h2>\n

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There are a few<\/span> factors <\/b>that can point towards water pump failure<\/a><\/b> in a vehicle:<\/span><\/p>\n