This HAS to be the water pump, right?

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Some overheating problems, so

  1. I removed the thermostat from the cooling system (and put everything back)
  2. I decoupled one end of the top radiator hose

I turn the engine on, but no water flows out. This HAS to be the water pump, right?

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Could be a bad thermostat, start simple and work your way up. What are your issues?

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This depends on the system, if your vehicle has an electric water pump, should it be switched on when the engine is cold?

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Depends. The water pump may not run until the engine is warmed up.

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Barkydog, I removed the thermostat

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Nevada, Ase, it’s a pully driven pump

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Misunderstood, when you said put everything back, assumed thermostat. So now your thermostat is gone and you are getting no flow?

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Yeah. Also connected the hose back and warmed it up. I noticed the lower radiator hose was ambient temperature, while the upper hose was hot.

I drove it around though and when I came home, finally the lower hose was hot, so I guess there is flow.

Odd, since from what I have seen, the pump doesn’t have a clutch or anything. So anyway, I guess everything works as it should. Just need the gasket replaced since I have a leak (I’ve posted about this.)

Thanks to all of you guys.