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1993 Isuzu Rodeo Repair Question


Topics covered: Noise, Water pump.
Mileage: 150,000 miles.

Asked on April 29, 2012

Can a water pump explode in a 1993 isuzu rodeo causing it to break pieces off the block?

Water pump exploded and sent pieces flying into the block causeing pieces to break off the block. is that even possible or could something else of caused that?
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Replied on April 29, 2012

yes it can but it had to be in very bad shape and making a ton of noise.

roy

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Replied on April 29, 2012

Soo that would mean that the block is no good any longer right?

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Replied on April 29, 2012

if the block is damaged, yes

Roy

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Replied on April 29, 2012

even though the block is still water tight?

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Replied on April 29, 2012

and thank you so much for your help!

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Replied on April 29, 2012

what aprt got damages and where is the broken parts located

Roy

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Replied on April 30, 2012

BEHIND THE WATER PUMP WHERE IT MOUNTS TO THE BLOCK AND CHANNELS THE WATER.

Tiny Response from angie142
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Here is a picture I can take more if needed

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Replied on April 30, 2012

wow, that bearing was really bad. did it make any noise??

it does not look like it compromised the block. it may be ok to use.

Roy

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