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Hi, typically how long do vvt water pumps last and is the failure mode normally to drip a little bit before the bearing starts getting noisy? A short while ago like within 12 months I replaced the rad as it was split since that disturbed the top hose that was replaced too and new clamps were installed. However I still have a very slight persistent loss of coolant like as about 200 ml every month or two but as yet I have not found where from though occasionally i do find a single drip on a steering bar but not as regularly as I look for the source. I'm not entirely happy throwing parts at it but equally I would be less than happy if it decided to let go on a dales run in the middle of the back of beyond.
So water pump or something else?
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Last edit: 23 Sep 2016 05:09 by Lambert. Reason: Accuracy
Mine has been using water for the past 10,000 miles (about 500ml every 200 miles) which has now shown itself as a headgasket failing. My experience with these things says you'll spend more time and money trying to prevent it than you will fixing it when it eventually does show itself. I definitely wouldn't go worrying about the water pump when it could be a myriad of other things.
Water pumps fail a lot on in the experience on my motors. Although I haven't had a Jimny one go I have had Vitara, Mitsy, SJ and Ford ones go in the past. Mileage I'd say at about 90000 on average.
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