Water Pump leaking
#151
Lexus Champion
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^^ But how much ??
I set mine to Full (with cold motor).. Every 5,000 miles..
The fluid will have natural evaporation...
If there are no signs of leaking at the pump, top plate or mixed in your oil..
..I say your fine to lose a few ounces during a span of 3-6 months..
- Joe Z
I set mine to Full (with cold motor).. Every 5,000 miles..
The fluid will have natural evaporation...
If there are no signs of leaking at the pump, top plate or mixed in your oil..
..I say your fine to lose a few ounces during a span of 3-6 months..
- Joe Z
#153
And another 08 water pump bites the dust. I mentioned a small amount of coolant loss to my service advisor and sure enough, the tech found that it was leaking.
Good news... it's covered under my platinum extended warranty.
Bad news... I got an IS250 as a loaner.
Good news... it's covered under my platinum extended warranty.
Bad news... I got an IS250 as a loaner.
#154
Lexus Fanatic
Lol the 250 feels broken
#155
Well, I got my car in March, just did my first oil change and what do I find?
Looks like another 2008 (66K kms) water pump bites the dust. Thanks to lobuxracer and 9aristo for posting some good replacement info, I'll definitely be doing this myself
Looks like another 2008 (66K kms) water pump bites the dust. Thanks to lobuxracer and 9aristo for posting some good replacement info, I'll definitely be doing this myself
#157
Good to know. One more question, what's space like? i.e. is it easy to get a torque wrench in there for the final torquing of the bolts holding the water pump? I'm a bit OCD when it comes to torque specs. Thanks again.
#159
Tech Info Resource
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The front of the engine is pretty easy to work on. When I did the tensioner, I didn't need anything exotic unless you consider a 6mm hex on a socket exotic.
#163
Pole Position
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I feel like mine should be leaking too but I haven't seen any evidence. It's an 08 with 70k on it. I had the front bumper off about a month ago to change the headlights, and I did the spark plugs about a week after that and both times I inspected and couldn't find anything.
Why hasn't there been a recall on this with so many being affected?
Why hasn't there been a recall on this with so many being affected?
#164
Tech Info Resource
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#165
Shiny new water pump. I was amazed at how straightforward and easy the replacement procedure was. I found the hardest part was torquing the bolts for the pulley when putting it back on.Thanks again to lobuxracer and 9aristo for the very useful info they posted.