Kia Sorento: Water pump Inspection

1.	Check each part for cracks, damage or wear, and replace the coolant pump assembly if necessary.

2.	Check the bearing for damage, abnormal noise and sluggish rotation, and replace the coolant pump assembly if necessary.

Check for coolant leakage. If coolant leaks from hole, the seal is defective.

Replace the coolant pump assembly.

A small amount of "weeping" from the bleed hole is normal.

1. Loosen the drain plug, and then drain the engine coolant. Remove the radiator cap to help drain the coolant faster. 2. Remove the drive belt af...

Symptoms Possible Causes Remedy Coolant leakage • From the bleed hole of the water pump Visually check ...

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