pink radiator fluid

[CTScott]

My bet is that the premature pump failures are far more attributable to the lack of a screw-type belt tension adjustor than they are to anything else.

[bronsin]

Originally Posted by CTScott

My bet is that the premature pump failures are far more attributable to the lack of a screw-type belt tension adjustor than they are to anything else.

MAybe. But I NEVER heard of wp failures in the ECHO and they are the same engine?

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by bronsin

MAybe. But I NEVER heard of wp failures in the ECHO and they are the same engine?

Different belt setup (or at least load) though, with the hydraulic power steering on the Echo. The EPS puts an incredible load on the alternator, which results in a lot more belt tension against the water pump pulley.

[Drummer829]

My uncle who is a mechanic at toyota did say the pink coolant from toyota is not good and does cause some of the waterpump problems.

[Astroman]

Please try to post your threads in the correct thread section. It's getting old moving all the stuff from the "general discussion" when this was clearly service. I've moved it to the correct section

[pennyracer]

Originally Posted by Drummer829

My uncle who is a mechanic at toyota did say the pink coolant from toyota is not good and does cause some of the waterpump problems.

i dont beleave that for one second

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by pennyracer

i dont beleave that for one second

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by CTScott

Different belt setup (or at least load) though, with the hydraulic power steering on the Echo. The EPS puts an incredible load on the alternator, which results in a lot more belt tension against the water pump pulley.

Extremely interesting. The steering is definitely different than any of the other cars i've owned.

[bankrobber]

Originally Posted by CTScott

My bet is that the premature pump failures are far more attributable to the lack of a screw-type belt tension adjustor than they are to anything else.

A little off subject but I replaced my belt with a lifetime one from AutoZone. I cant seem to keep it tight very long. I get it tight then a few days later it will scream when I start it cold. Not sure if the belt is stretching or the bolt losening up. Think I will try to put some marks to tell. Have aftermarket belts had problems?

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by bankrobber

A little off subject but I replaced my belt with a lifetime one from AutoZone. I cant seem to keep it tight very long. I get it tight then a few days later it will scream when I start it cold. Not sure if the belt is stretching or the bolt losening up. Think I will try to put some marks to tell. Have aftermarket belts had problems?

I hate it when people derail threads with off-topic questions, but Autozone belts are junk. I made the mistake of using one on Crashy2 when I reinstalled her A/C, and I have had to tighten it three times since the installation.