What are the effects of a damaged car water pump?

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BryceLee
07/29/25 10:45pm
Damage to the car water pump can directly affect the idle speed, causing unstable vehicle speed. After the vehicle starts, the RPM may fluctuate, and if the resistance is too high, it can lead to engine stalling. Leakage is a common issue, as the lack of coolant due to leakage can result in symptoms like high engine temperature, severely affecting bearing wear. Noise is an early sign of water pump damage and should be closely monitored. Symptoms of a damaged car water pump include: 1. Unstable idle speed, as pump failure can increase rotational resistance; 2. Noise from the engine area, which is a friction sound during rotation, similar to a "grinding" noise.
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