Water Pump: Description and Operation

WATER PUMP

DESCRIPTION - 2.0L/2.4L

Fig. 35 Water Pump - 2.0/2.4L:

The water pump has a diecast aluminum body and housing with a stamped steel impeller. The water pump bolts directly to the block and is driven by the timing belt. Cylinder block to water pump sealing is provided by a rubber O-ring.

OPERATION
The water pump is the heart of the cooling system. The coolant is pumped through the engine block, cylinder head, heater core, and radiator.