1997 Dodge Dakota

GUS HENDRICKS

MEMBER
1997 DODGE DAKOTA
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
174,000 MILES

I have a chain sounding noise that I can not detect where it is coming from. I have been told that it may be the bearings are missing in the water pump or loose timing chain or the lifters. It does not overheat or leak water. Do you think I should replace the water pump? What other signs will this truck give before the water pump goes out and my engine fails?

Wednesday, September 24th, 2008 AT 10:54 AM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

MECHANIC
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Hi:
Water pumps do make a bearing noise sometimes when they go bad. Also, there is a seep hole usually located under the water pump. Eventually, coolant will begin to leak from that point. I would check it now to see if it's wet or stained from leaking. Also, if the bearing is bad, with the engine off, grab the water pump pulley and see if there is any play in the pump by trying to shake it up and down. There shouldn't be any movement.

Joe
PS: Let me know what you find.

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Wednesday, October 1st, 2008 AT 10:15 AM