Q:I'm planning to install a water pump using electric generator from a very long distance going up from a cliff

Well yes it wiould , powerful pumps need more electric power so check that the generator can supply the power needed by the pump

Q:I getting some work done to my like replacing the timing cover gasket, oil pan gasket and the water pump gasket...the mechanic I talked to said I need to replace this as well; my thing is the water pump is fine..should I take his advice?

What a better time to do it unless of course you are selling it this month. Mechanic is right in saving you money in the future.

Q:In case our electric goes out we would like to be able to run the water pump (for the well) via solar panel. Can you give me instructions, pitfalls, recommendations, links etc to help me get started?The more solar info i can get the better!thanks 10 points on offer!Our sunlight is unobstructed

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Q:I have a Honda Accord, and last week I replaced the Radiotor, due to a leak. This week the Water pump broke, it was making a ver loud noise and major leak, when I opened the rad, basically all the fluid was drained.Do you think the two are related? or do you think when the Rad was replaced it was not done properly which caused the water pump to break?Thanks.

Tough question but lemme give it a shot. The radiator would probably not have cause the water pump issue unless there was a very large obstruction that took out the impeller of the pump. If that were the case then it would have been possibly related. Otherwise, I would not suspect that. The radiator leak fix might have suddenly ensured that there was enough water in the system to keep the water line above the pump. If you ran the system dry, the pump could have given out due to running dry. To really answer the question, you might need to know how the pump failed. Tough one though. I am trying to think exactly how other than mentioned above, the repair could have taken out your water pump and I am stumped. When I have had issues with cooling and have abused the system by overheating, I have had to replace multiple components in the past. Simply due to heat abuse; never good on an engine or components.

Q:My Ram is leaking collant bad but it doesnt seem to be coming from the water pump it seems like it is coming from directly below the water pump. What part is this and is it even possible for this part to be leaking coolant?

There is a weep hole in the water pump housing on the underside of the shaft. When the seal goes out, coolant will leak from this hole. If you get a mirror, you can see it, or go to a parts store and ask to see one. You need a water pump. If you wait too long and the bearing goes out completely, you may be 40 miles from home with no coolant in your radiator.

Q:I am taking my car in for a timing bell replacement. My car is a honda accord 2001 6 cycl. The mileage is 80K still way under the manufacturer recommendation. I am thinking of replacing the oil pump and water pump. I am thinking that since the engine is already opened might as well get this done. I don't know if this is necessary. Are these items even closed to the timing belt area? Does anyone have any recommendation when this should be done ?

You should replace your water pump with the timing belt service. This is why: The belt from your timing belt turns your water pump if your water pump were to go bad and let's say seize up it could cause your timing belt also to fail. The other thing is that the labor to open everything back up would be a very high cost just to replace the water pump. It makes more sense financially to pay for the replacement of the water pump (30-60 dollars) than to go back in 20k miles into your new timing belt and have to take everything apart again to replace the water pump. The oil pump should not need replacing unless you have a vehicle with 300-400k miles and you are doing a rebuil engine. Use a quality synthetic oil and a quality oil filter and the oil pump should last for the life of the car.

Q:and it still runs about every 1/2 hr even if you are not using water. I have no leaks from the pump thought the house so I think the problem is between the house and the well. I can't hear or see any leaks in the elbows in the well. I tried to pull the foot valve up but can't get it out. I replaced the pump cause it was worn out and it was running every 15 min. Do I need to set the pressure on the new one it cuts off at 42 and on at 20 psi and what else could cause it to run when it shouldn't? I know I should call a plumber, but haven't worked in months and can not afford one.

Sounds like foot valve to me is not seating properly and you wouldn't hear the leak under water level guess your tank has enough air gap top of tank and water level if that is insufficient pump will also short cycle should have a valve stem with internal bladder inside of tank if it is similar to my old tank. Your pressure is same as my old one and it was fine.

Q:I'm not too familiar with computerized cars, just wondering if the water pump going out would cause the car not to start?

No. Do you have power? Battery, alternator. Does it crank? Starter, solenoid, wiring, ignition. If all the above is ok, then what's left is air, fuel, and fire. You need all these to have a running vehicle. Fuel system-pump, filter, pressure regolator... Air-filter, maf sensor... Fire- plugs, wires, cap/rotor...

Q:I am replacing the water pump and want to know exactly where the two o-rings go

There are several rubber seals on a water pump. The biggest irregular shaped seal is obviously for the main portion of the pump (this can not be misinterpreted for something else). The next in size is the o-ring for the thermostat. And 2 additional O-rings (one smaller than the other) are for the return pipes. While removing/pulling out the pump, take care that the pipes do not get pulled outward by the pump. And when putting in the pump just gingerly align the pipes to the holes in the pump and you are good to go.

Q:how much is it to replace timing belt and water pump on a Chrysler voyager 2002?????

Two engines were available in the 2002 Voyager - a 2.4L 4 cylinder engine and a 3.3L V6 engine. The 4 cylinder was timing belt driven but the V6 uses a timing chain with no set replacement interval. Replacing the timing belt and water pump in the 4 cylinder is going to be $500-$850.