Time for my second water pump replacement?

[smittyfromPA]

My original water pump on my 2005 Renegade seized at 62K. I was just getting off the highway after a 4 hour trip and made it a mile off the exit when it went. That was not a fun day, but could have been worse at highway speeds.

I'm now at 132K and am hearing what I think is the same sound I ignored the first time. Kind of a hammering sound coming from low on drivers side. Its more prominent when accelerating and especially going uphill.

I'm asking for advice because honestly its been years and I cant say for certain its the same sound the first pump was making (plus the Jeep makes many more "sounds" since then). Should I bite the bullet and replace it?

No coolant leaks, no overheating, but I do notice temps spiking up to 225-230. Idiot gauge stays in the middle, I'm monitoring coolant temps with my wireless OBD-II module and iPhone app.

Thanks!

 

[smittyfromPA]

Had new thermostat, lower radiator hose replaced, upper Radiator hose replaced, new radiator cap and coolant flush and fill at 124K.

 

[uss2defiant]

using MOPAR water pump?

 

[tommudd]

using MOPAR water pump?

That was going to be my question :icon_lol:
Mines still stock at 212,000 , must be lucky

 

[dude1116]

Still stock at 130k. *Knocking on wood*

 

[CactusJacked]

Mine is original with 136k miles. No knocking sound on mine, not even wood.

 

[TheBlueKJ]

128K on the original

If you have a mechanics stethoscope I would listen to the waterpump that way while youre idling to see if it is coming from there

 

[CactusJacked]

Could always pop off the belt and give the different pulleys/components some independent twirls.
You should be able to hear or feel the offender.

 

[ltd02]

165k on my original. My Ranger with 150k is on it's third!

I never had one seize on a vehicle. Usually they start leaking and/or squealing way before that for me.

 

[smittyfromPA]

The replacement was not a MOPAR part. I hate to just throw parts at things but the bad experience makes me jumpy on this one.

 

[uss2defiant]

What brand was it?

 

[smittyfromPA]

Good question. I would have to dig out the paperwork. I was 4 hours from home and towed to the nearest mom and pop shop that did the repairs.