Kia Rio: Water pump: Inspection

1.	Check each part for cracks, damage or wear, and replace the coolant pump assembly if necessary.

2.	Check the bearing for damage, abnormal noise and sluggish rotation, and replace the coolant pump assembly if necessary.

Check for coolant leakage. If coolant leaks from hole, the seal is defective. Replace the coolant pump assembly and gasket.

A small amount of “weeping” from the bleed hole is normal.

Water Pump 1. Drain engine coolant. System is under high pre ...

Water Pump Symptoms Possible Causes Remedy Coolant leakage • From the bleed hole of the water pump ...