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Water Pump: Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

REASONS FOR REPLACEMENT 

Replace water pump body assembly if it has any of these defects:
1. Cracks or damage on the body.
2. Coolant leaks from the shaft seal, evident by coolant traces on the pump body.
3. Loose or rough turning bearing.
4. Impeller rubs either the pump body or the engine block.
5. Impeller loose or damaged.
6. Sprocket or sprocket flange loose or damaged.

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