2004 Chevy Trailblazer water pump

2004 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER
100,211 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JNISSI622
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water pump fan clutch and belt replaced new with limitd life warranty
exactly 2 years to the date mechanic states "you need a water pump? How often does this happen? Should i get another opinion. Car making clicking noises and it gets louder when ac turned on.
Aug 18, 2010 at 6:44 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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You about to find out that all that junk sold at the discount parts stores with "limited lifetime warranty" is nothing but a marketing ploy to sell total garbage. Go out and get a Delco pump and you won't have the problem. You get what you pay for, regardless of the promises they give you.
The lifetime warranty is worthless if you have to pay labor to change it every 2 years.
Aug 18, 2010 at 6:59 PM
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MADMIKE1735
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clicking noises??? sounds like an ac compressor engaging, and disengaging.... as far as the waterpump goes, they are easy on the trailblazer.... if its not leaking, and doesnt move up and down when the serp. belt if removed, dont worry about it.... your worry should be your compressor.... if your ac is on, and that compressor keeps clicking on and off withing a few seconds, then u need an evac and recharge.... have them inject dye because u have a leak.... if the clutch is noisy, well then u need a compressor.... a garage will charge almost the same to install a compressor, as they will to change the clutch.... thats if they even can. either way, most times the compressor needs to come out, and the system needs to get evacuated.... if it gets opened, dont be surprised if u need a reciever dryer, its not a ripoff.
Aug 26, 2010 at 10:27 PM
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