1998 Saturn SL2 Water Pump

1998 SATURN SL2
139,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ITSLIZ4U0716
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Hello, I have a 98 saturn sl2 and I have made several repairs within the last month on it, and now my car is making a strange noise, my dad and boyfriend think it is the water pump. The water pump has leaked some in the past but not a lot, and I just recently had the radiator replaced. Is it possible to need a new water pump even though my car isn't over heating and it is currently not leaking coolant? Also is it normal for the water pump to make a noise upon going out?
Dec 14, 2009 at 9:50 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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a waterpump will usually cause a very loud noise when it is failing. the bearings inside of the pump is what makes the unusual noise. eventually it will also begin leaking coolant. since i can't personally listen to your engine i can't say for certain that it is your waterpump, but i can say that they DO make a noise when they begin to fail and they do NOT necessarily have to leak coolant to be faulty.
Dec 14, 2009 at 11:32 PM