how do i find out if my water pump is bad and not the gaskets?

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Asked by Chy Ann Nov 18, 2018 at 12:13 AM about the 2002 Lincoln LS V6

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

2002 Lincoln ls v6 temperature has red lined 6 or more of times the last month.
how do i check if the water pump is failed? theres no squilling or barring noise.
and how do i check if i have blown the gaskets with out taking them apart?

Derrick answered 6 years ago

I have the same problem I have the same car I just got it October 5 I can't figure it out

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Guru9FSV8 answered 6 years ago

Wiggle the pulley. If you have side to side play or the pulley feels very course. It is bad. The fins may also be broken inside but you would not know that without taking it apart

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