Re: Pompa d'Acqua et Morte

[Bernie & Diana Bennett <bennetts@domain.elided>]

Al & Ian:
All that coolant isn't good for timing belt life. Change the timing belt
too!
Best Wishes,
Bernie Bennett
Brenham, TX



ian evans wrote:

> Some observations on the death of the water pump in my Milano:
>
> 1st indication:  A single puff of stem noticed rising from the center of
> the front of the hood while idling at a light one morning.
>
> 2nd observation:  Water temp usually runs at or near indicated 175
> started occasionally running at the mark below 175.  Water level not
> dropping significantly in the reserve tank.  I recall this being
> mentioned by another Milano owner recently prior to the failure of his
> pump and wonder whether this is consistent with other owners.  Reserve
> level did not drop enough to illuminate the "low coolant" lamp on the
> ARC.  Vehicle not overheating.
>
> 3rd observation:  Small puddle noticed the other evening when backing
> out of driveway   I'll check it in the morning.... Forgot.
>
> Fast run to San Fernando valley yesterday 80 miles or so Speedo
> indicating 70-80 Tach indicating 1500  (an unrelated problem)  Temp
> good, minor stop and go.
>
> 4th observation:  On startup this morning Alternator light staying on,
> growling under hood.  Checked for neighbor's cat under hood.  Coolant
> spray lubricating the drive belt and front of engine, slack in belt.
> Started up, waterpump is growling, bearings worn contributing to slack
> in belt likely.
>
> 148,000 miles  I'll be changing the pump and All belts in the
> morning...   Anyone else have a similar drop in indicated temperature
> prior to pump failure (200-400 miles later)
> Any thoughts, theories?
>
> Al Fista

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