Servicing The Nissan VQ35-Series Water Pump
At the top of the list for the most difficult water pumps to replace is the Nissan VQ-Series V6 engines. The pump is turned by the timing chain and is nestled in the engine block. This can make for a very difficult job no matter if the engine is mounted transversely or longitudinally. The VQ35-series of engines can be found in 2001-current Nissans and Infinitis.
Nissan VQ35-Series Water Pump: Chain-Driven Water Pump Replacement
At the top of the list for the most difficult water pumps to replace is the Nissan VQ-Series V6 engines. The pump is turned by the timing chain and is nestled in the engine block. This can make for a very difficult job no matter if the engine is mounted transversely or longitudinally. The VQ35-series of engines can be found in 2001-current Nissans and Infinitis. Book time on this job can range from 2- to 3.0-hours depending on the model and layout. There are no shortcuts.
FMI Automotive Adds Import Nameplate Water Pump Coverage
FMI Automotive has expanded its line of premium performance water pumps to include new part numbers for Infiniti, Nissan, Audi, Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz cars and light trucks. In addition, the company has recently added new heavy duty water pump coverage that fits Cummins engines.
Diagnosing And Replacing A Faulty Water Pump On A 2003 Volkswagen Jetta
The water pump impeller is plastic on many Volkswagens. It gets brittle and can break into pieces or spin freely on the shaft and not push any coolant. We checked the sensor, felt the radiator and had a strong suspicion that was the case on this 2003 Volkswagen Jetta, but how do you tell without removing the pump? Since the car had overheated, we were going to replace the thermostat, and with the thermostat removed you can reach in and feel the water pump impeller and verify if it’s broken or loose. This article will show you how to remove the thermostat, check the water pump and replace the pump, if necessary.
Common Causes Of Water Pump Failure
Here are some helpful pointers for technicians for any issues they may have with water pump failure.
Water Pump Replacement On 2003 Volkswagen Jetta
The water pump impeller is plastic on many Volkswagens. It gets brittle and can break into pieces or spin freely on the shaft and not push any coolant. We checked the sensor, felt the radiator and had a strong suspicion that was the case with our new loaner, but how do you tell without removing the pump?
Volkswagen Water Pump Replacement
We bought another loaner. It’s a 2003 Volkswagen Jetta that’s loaded with heated leather seats, heated power mirrors and the 1.8L turbo engine. It’s got the premium stereo and it’s my favorite color, black. It only has 125,000 miles on it and it’s current on its timing belt and other services. I thought we were going to have to do a minimum of service to get it ready to use as a loaner, until I noticed the temp gauge reaching for the red.
FMI Automotive Introduces New Packaging For Its Premium Performance Water Pumps
FMI Automotive has introduced a new look for its brand name line of FMI premium performance water pumps and will showcase the contemporary design at booth 6406 at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX).
New FMI Water Pumps Set the Standard for Quality, Performance
Looking to improve your water pump business? Look no further than FMI Automotive. Each premium performance FMI water pump is manufactured with 100 percent new parts and designed to operate and withstand the highly stressful environment of today’s cooling systems, says the company.
Tech Tip: Common Causes of Water Pump Failure
Here are some helpful pointers for dealing with water pump failure.