Thumping Noise

[green98civic]

Does the water pump make a thumping sound when it's starting to go? I realized the sound today when I picked up my car from the shop for several coolant leaks. My car was in neutral when hearing this sound. They did tell me I do need a water pump, just wondering how much time I have on it before it goes? Thanks guys

 

[1stgenracer1993]

Never heard of that normally you will leak coolant from the weep holes on the pump housing, that is a sign it needs to be replaced. or you can wiggle the pulley, and there isnt a set amount of time it depends alot on how you drive the car high rpms will make it go out faster if it is in fact the water pump.

 

[dsmike1]

a water pump wouldnt thump, when they are bad enough they will make a growling sound but the coolant is pouring out by then.

 

[troppo loungo]

Go to a different mechanic!

 

[green98civic]

I am getting the water pump fixed this week along with the timing belt done. That thumping noise I hear is coming from the stock intercooler area. I still do have a stock turbo on my car . Any suggestions on what that noise is?

 

[Mr-Talon]

Your car auto? Flex plate. When its in gear the trans is under a load so you won't really hear it.

 

[DSM1G90]

Good ol flex plate does wonderful thumping noises when they are going.

Replaced one in my 91 auto eclipse since it was thumping good at idle and in neutral.

 

[green98civic]

My car is manual. How much does this repair usually cost and how long do you have once you hear the noise? The previous owner had put a new clutch it in. Why didnt get this done then? Its been one thing after a another since i bought my car

 

[DSM1G90]

previous owner might not have done the clutch right .. wonder if the TOB is doing this then...better head to a tranny shop if you're sure it's down by the stock IC then..

 

[Mr-Talon]

When its making the sound, push the clutch pedal in. Does the sound go away?

 

[green98civic]

When i put the clutch pedal in you couldnt hear it as much but you still heard it. Should i be looking to get a new flywheel? If so, it has a ACT stage 2 clutch already in there. What is good and cheap? Thanks guys

 

[94_TSi]

When i put the clutch pedal in you couldnt hear it as much but you still heard it. Should i be looking to get a new flywheel? If so, it has a ACT stage 2 clutch already in there. What is good and cheap? Thanks guys

If the noise changes when the pedal is pressed it usually has to to with your throw out bearing.