Nice info i just pulled my belt off and seen red pink residue Toyota colant crusted up all down the timing cover and noticed play in the pump back n forth made a whistle wine noise thought it was the tensioner or idler pulley
I was able install the water pump properly and is not over heating. But now it’s giving me vsc system alert. It want pick up speed. It’s been sitting up for 3 months before I finally fixed it.
Thanks for the vid. I'm sure you'll figure out the recording process for future vids. question, is the pump run by the timing chain? Do you have to deal with the chain at all? Thanks again
The bearing is what typically fails first in the pump and will get noisey. Then start leaking coolant from the weep hole, which usually you see on the ground. But I found out Toyota coolant can crystalize and will clump up on the engine instead of puddle on the ground. So look for pink crystal clumps.
I am looking at one them car are they reliable found 2007 Lexus LS460 with 85,000 miles dealership said it's in Excellent condition has good service History too worth buy or walk away.
Do a part search at an auto part site for your vehicle. What carry is what your vehicle requires. Or check owners maintenance manual to see if belt is required to be replaced.
