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Melb East
Registered:
April 2004
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water pump? st162
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Sat, 19 February 2005 09:25
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Hi, i have just driven my st162 celica with the 3sfe, and it seems to have overheated, a small amount of coolant has leaked from under the motor, and i heard a knocking sort of noise coming from around the timing chain cover (where the belt goes to the alternator). I believe it maybe the water pump, but if you have any idea please let me know...
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Location:
Montrose, VIC
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: water pump? st162
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Sat, 19 February 2005 11:09
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Well.. There's no CHAIN, but a timing belt. And the best way to see if the pump is stuffed is to removed said cover, and have a look at it 
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Location:
Epping, Sydney
Registered:
April 2003
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Re: water pump? st162
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Sat, 19 February 2005 13:45
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use a screwdriver and try and figure out where the noise is coming from when the car's running
ie long screwdriver, one end touching ear, pointy end touching part of engine that's sus. Be careful of moving parts and clothing etc etc rah rah
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Location:
Melb East
Registered:
April 2004
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Re: water pump? st162
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Mon, 21 February 2005 02:51
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thanks for the replies, i am pretty sure it is the water pump (bearing) and have limped it to my mechanic, hopefully it wont cost too much too fix. I am at the point of not knowing whether to pour money into the car (i.e. full suspensive, new motor-gbox, spray), or give up and buy another car. Test driving a gt4 tommorrow night, which should be interesting.... 
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