JPJMustang Posted Friday at 10:19 PM Report Share Posted Friday at 10:19 PM If I go to change the oil in the vehicle and the first 5 seconds run water? Water pump failure? JPJM 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1004ron Posted Friday at 11:09 PM Report Share Posted Friday at 11:09 PM (edited) Yes, and if it ran like that for a few miles the bearings will be trashed. Edited Friday at 11:12 PM by 1004ron 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted Saturday at 04:52 PM Report Share Posted Saturday at 04:52 PM @JPJMustang most likely the water pump seals failed. My dealer quoted $1600-$1700 couple of years ago. They drop the subframe to service. (Good time to also have the plugs serviced as well.) Q. How many miles do you have on yours? (Thinking about having mine replaced as preventive maintenance around 170k.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPJMustang Posted Monday at 05:09 PM Author Report Share Posted Monday at 05:09 PM have 180k on the vehicle - just had the transmission rebuilt JPJM Don't know how long it ran with the water that way - what is the easiest way to check? pulling the timing chain cover off now - to look at chain/etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1004ron Posted Monday at 05:21 PM Report Share Posted Monday at 05:21 PM There isn't an easy way to check for potential damage caused by the coolant in the oil other than a teardown inspection of the bearings. I don't think that the timing chain is sensitive to a short run with the coolant unless the tensioner was impacted. Probably best to take a chance and replace the coolant pump and hope for the best. Did you hear or feel anything with the engine running in this condition? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted Tuesday at 11:59 AM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 11:59 AM As @1004ron stated, the real harm is in the bearings. One area that's more sensitive is the lobe rise on the camshafts. Changes the timing. If the engine seems to be running OK, I'd stop driving it now and get the water pump fixed. (You'll also change out the timing chain and guides.) Also change the plugs while the engine is torn down. Its entirely possible that the plump failure is only a recent event. Coolant can drain into the pan quite quickly when the seal fails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted yesterday at 01:49 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 01:49 AM On 3/3/2025 at 12:09 PM, JPJMustang said: ... pulling the timing chain cover off now - to look at chain/etc. Big job. Have to remove the top and front of engine to reach. Going this far, you definitely change out water pump, timing chain, chain guides and plugs. My dealer drops the engine/transmission subframe to service. Claims it's easier that working on engine inside car. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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