Testing the water pump

Asked by Jdiaz83 Feb 19, 2016 at 10:42 AM about the 1996 Dodge Intrepid ES FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

If I took out the thermostat and turned on the car, the coolant should continuously flow, correct? Proving the water pump is circulating the coolant. I did this and disconnected the top radiator hose, there is no water flow from the hose. Does this indicate that the water pump isn't working?

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Paul answered 8 years ago

That is correct the pump is not turning and moving water.

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