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Rome
04-24-2010, 08:28 PM
the other day i was driving up to school and my 94 z28 (info in sig). She went up to about 240 and i could get her down no matter how i drove (even with the electric fans on, in neutral down hill). i got her cooled down but when i started her back up she was whining, sounds like a water pump but its still turning and the thermostat is opening because all of the hoses were hot. had to get towed home, thank you aaa, but still whining. i haven't really dove into it, but im just lookign to know if anyone has head this happen. i know my way around a car, but if some has had this and could point me in the right direction so i could save some time that would be much appreciated.
Anti_Rice_Guy
04-24-2010, 10:17 PM
FYI you don't have a sig like you say...or at least it isn't showing up.
WildBillyT
04-24-2010, 10:19 PM
Check the oil, see if it's milky.
sweetbmxrider
04-25-2010, 08:57 AM
get a long screw driver, start the car, place pointy end on waterpump, stick ear on handle, see if said noise is heard.
Rome
04-25-2010, 11:21 AM
idk whats going on with my signature. but the oil is fine (due for a change that i planned on doing that weekend) but fine none the less. the screwdriver worked pointed right to the water pump like i thought...
Rome
04-25-2010, 11:22 AM
^^^sig works now?
LTb1ow
04-25-2010, 12:14 PM
Do tell how you "see" the water pump running? ;)

And yes, the sig works now.
Rome
04-25-2010, 12:39 PM
well i cant see the water pump is running but the whining is definitely coming from the water pump. so its time to make some decisions...
LTb1ow
04-25-2010, 12:47 PM
EWP and done.
Rome
04-25-2010, 04:09 PM
EWP and done.

EWP?
sweetbmxrider
04-25-2010, 04:31 PM
electric water pump but i personally wouldn't recommend it unless you are looking for every bit of performance or want to run a standard small block chevy timing chain set.
LTb1ow
04-25-2010, 05:32 PM
electric water pump but i personally wouldn't recommend it unless you are looking for every bit of performance or want to run a standard small block chevy timing chain set.

:mrgreen:

Yea, its a toss up, I would check out pricing on an OEM waterpump, not entirely sure if you can rebuild em... and then compare to a CSR/Mezz EWP.
deadtrend1
04-25-2010, 05:47 PM
:mrgreen:

Yea, its a toss up, I would check out pricing on an OEM waterpump, not entirely sure if you can rebuild em... and then compare to a CSR/Mezz EWP.

For his application, a stock replacement is the best route.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ACF-12527741/