An automobile water pump, also known as a pump, is designed to provide forced circulation of antifreeze in the cooling system - from the engine to the radiator and vice versa. For adequate cooling of the motor, not only artificial convection is used, but also additional cooling of the radiator with a fan. Stopping the water pump will slow down the movement of the antifreeze to such an extent that the engine will overheat in a matter of minutes (especially if the breakdown occurs in the heat).

1. 323 III Station Wagon (BW)
2. 323 III Break (BW)
3. 323 Mk III Station Wagon (BW)
4. FAMILIA III Station Wagon (BW)
5. 626 II (GC)
6. TELSTAR II Saloon (GC)
7. CAPELLA II (GC)
8. 626 Mk II (GC)
9. TELSTAR II (GC)
10. 626 II Hatchback (GC)
11. CAPELLA II Hatchback (GC)
12. 626 Mk II Hatchback (GC)
13. TELSTAR II Hatchback (GC)
14. 626 III Hatchback (GD)
15. CAPELLA III Hatchback (GD)
16. 626 Mk III Hatchback (GD)
17. TELSTAR III Hatchback (GD)
18. 626 III Coupe (GD)
19. CAPELLA III Coupe (GD)
20. 626 Mk III Coupe (GD)
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The work principle of the water pump

The principle of operation of a AIRTEX brand Water Pump is pumping liquid through the use of centrifugal force: antifreeze enters the working chamber and a rotating impeller pumps it into the outlet pipe. This solution allows not to expose the pump mechanism to high temperatures: the antifreeze enters it already cooled. Stopping the engine cooling system can cause the engine to overheat. Exposure to high temperatures disturbs the geometry of the cylinder head and leads to damage to the crank mechanism.