What are the ways to check the operation of the water pump while it's installed on Chrysler Cirrus?

A failure in the water pump can cause serious engine damage due to overheating. There are three ways to check the operation of the water pump while it's installed on the engine. If the pump is defective, it should be replaced with a new or rebuilt unit. Water pumps are equipped with weep or vent holes. If a failure occurs in the pump seal, coolant will leak from the hole. In most cases you'll need a flashlight to find the hole on the water pump from underneath to check for leaks. Some small black staining around the weep hole is normal. If the stain is heavy brown or actual coolant is evident, replace the pump. If the water pump shaft bearings fail there may be a howling sound at the front of the engine while it's running. With the engine off, shaft wear can be felt if the water pump pulley is rocked up-and-down. Don't mistake drivebelt slippage, which causes a squealing sound, for water pump bearing failure. A quick water pump performance check is to put the heater on. If the pump is failing, it won't be able to efficiently circulate hot water all the way to the heater core as it should.

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Chrysler Cirrus Water Pump
Part Number: 4694307AB
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pump-Water
- Replaced by: 4694307AF
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2000 Chrysler Cirrus | LX, LXi | 4 Cyl 2.4L
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Chrysler Cirrus Water Pump
Part Number: R4621489
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- Other Name: Pump, Water
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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- 1995-1996 Chrysler Cirrus | LX | 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.4L, 6 Cyl 2.5L
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Chrysler Cirrus Water Pump
Part Number: R4621172
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pump, Water
- Replaced by: 5166861AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995 Chrysler Cirrus | LX | 6 Cyl 2.5L
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Chrysler Cirrus Water Pump
Part Number: R972003MAC
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- Other Name: Water Pump And Gasket Package
- Replaced by: 5135756AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995 Chrysler Cirrus | LX

Chrysler Cirrus Water Pump

Water pump is also an essential part of Chrysler Cirrus vehicle, it helps to regulate the engine temperatures through circulation of coolant in the jacket of the engine. This procedure enables the coolant to be able to take in heat produced by the burning of fuel and release it in the radiator. In the past years, most Chrysler Cirrus models implemented belt-driven water pumps, nevertheless, new mechanisms have come up including electric water pumps, which enable a more efficient system by separating the coolant flow rate from the engine speeds. Chrysler Cirrus has over the years witnessed changes on the Water Pump designs especially with regards to the material used ranging from cast iron to aluminum casting. There are also performance oriented water pumps which come with sturdier impellers and improved internal passages to enhance the coolant circulation in performance oriented automobiles and engines. These pumps can be mechanical or electric and electric pumps allows versatile control in installation and therefore more efficient temperature regulation and less parasitic loss.

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4694307AB
Q: What are the ways to check the operation of the water pump while it's installed on Chrysler Cirrus?
A:
A failure in the water pump can cause serious engine damage due to overheating. There are three ways to check the operation of the water pump while it's installed on the engine. If the pump is defective, it should be replaced with a new or rebuilt unit. Water pumps are equipped with weep or vent holes. If a failure occurs in the pump seal, coolant will leak from the hole. In most cases you'll need a flashlight to find the hole on the water pump from underneath to check for leaks. Some small black staining around the weep hole is normal. If the stain is heavy brown or actual coolant is evident, replace the pump. If the water pump shaft bearings fail there may be a howling sound at the front of the engine while it's running. With the engine off, shaft wear can be felt if the water pump pulley is rocked up-and-down. Don't mistake drivebelt slippage, which causes a squealing sound, for water pump bearing failure. A quick water pump performance check is to put the heater on. If the pump is failing, it won't be able to efficiently circulate hot water all the way to the heater core as it should.

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