Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) dead water pump

[Mschevey]

I noticed some fluid under my truck the other day. It ended up it was the water pump. If I took the tension off the belt I could move it a LOT in any direction I wanted.



After removing the pump I found the bearing was in really bad shape. (A spring, seal, and other items were floating loose on the shaft. ) It looks like the impeller was making contact with the cavity and the vanes have small pieces worn off.



I flushed the system, replaced the pump, replaced the thermostat, and refilled the system. Is their anything else you can think I should worry about? Should I run it a few weeks and replace the fluid again to make sure the are no more metal flakes moving around?



Thanks,

Mike S.

 

[WestTN]

water pump

Metal flakes are pretty heavy and if you didn't see any in the pump cavity then they are in a place they will never leave. I wouldn't bother to change antifreeze again.