When you are travelling on the road, your engine reaches very high temperatures. Water pumps work by pumping water through the engine from the radiator, which is then recycled back through the coolant system. A water pump gasket works as a seal between the engine and the water pump to prevent leaking and is fundamental to the cooling process. If your engine begins to leak coolant, it is vital that you get your gasket replaced promptly to prevent further damage to your engine. A visible sign of a coolant leak is a pool of water under your vehicle. Additionally, corrosion and wear with age and use can cause a gasket to fail, which can cause overheating and water leakage into the oil compartment.
The car water pump on any vehicle is vital which is why we work hard to make sure you can get trustworthy water pump price quotes from us. The car pump feeds the engine with a constant supply of coolant from its radiator, which helps keep it at a constant temperature and in turn ensures that all parts run smoothly.
A water pump leak or other failure can quickly cause your engine itself to fail completely. The result - a very expensive, and inconvenient, repair job, or even the need for a new car.
We may have seen huge improvements in engine materials and technology over the years, but it remains as vital that your car water pump properly circulates coolant through the engine block as it does and that you keep the oil level in your engine topped up.
Although the water pump for cars, vans and SUVs will last a long time, the components are by no means indestructible. It’s quite possible for a water pump leak to develop, and this will soon result in damage to other parts of your engine - and potentially huge expense.
- When there are patches of fluid visible under the car near the engine.
- When fluid has leaked in the engine bay around the water pump.
- When the car will not start.
- When the engine temperature is higher than normal engine overheats.
- When the 'Engine Temperature' warning light is on.
Over time, components of the water pump can wear out, either leading to leaks or a reduced pumping capacity. In most cases it is one of the seals that leak, in others the rotating part of the pump might have been damaged. In the worst-case scenario, the pump will not pump any coolant through the system which can lead to the car overheating which, ultimately, can lead to severe engine damage.
Should you experience problems with the pump like those listed earlier, then it is advisable to have the water pump inspected and, if necessary, have it replaced. Seeing that the water pump is a component that is especially prone to wear it should always be serviced as and when stipulated in the guidelines set out by your car's manufacturer.
Sometimes, the worst part of getting your car fixed is having to bring it to the garage. We are therefore happy to offer our customers a free collection and delivery service If you prearrange a collection, we will pick your car up from your home or place of work and drive it to our premises, carry out all the necessary work (having consulted you) and deliver it back to you at the end of the day.
We are able to tow, jump start or repair your vehicle if you are experiencing problems or broken down for a small fee. If we can't sadly start your vehicle, we can contact a local recovery firm to collect your vehicle for a very competitive price.
- Don't want to waste your day off?
- You don't have the time to take your car in for a service or repairs?
- Have you got problems with getting to and from the garage?
Here at Car Services in Reading, we believe that we offer a valuable product
with our Free Collection and Delivery Service, we can collect either from your place of work or from
your home address. If you are unsure about whether the address you are considering having your vehicle
collected from is not within our range, then please do contact us.
Car Services in Reading operate a fleet of pool cars with a dedicated driver, so wherever we are collecting from, we need to be able to leave one of our pool vehicles either in your work car park / parking space, or if in a residential area, we would need to be able to leave our car either at your house or on the road with a permit if required. We would be grateful if you could bear this in mind when booking to use our free Collection and delivery service