water pump replacement + overheat
So, my water pump is probably going. It seems to be bleeding out of the weep hole. About 1-2 tablespoons everytime it warms up and cools down. Nothing substantial. I always keep the overflow tank pretty full.
Wondering if it's worth getting the 'welded impeller' water pumps that seem to be all over the place. Has anyone had a quick failure? I guess for $100 it's a deal.
Also, truck overheated pretty badly on the highway with the trailer... Twice...
I'm not sure if that's related to the water pump or not, could well be.
I saw 250f on the edge insight once, after the DIC chimed I pulled over immediately and let it idle for about 15 minutes and it dropped back down to 210. That was on what was mostly a flat highway with a few dips, rises and curves.
I figured I'd be ok if I drove slowly and carefully... However, the next chunk of highway was longer and steeper (still not more then 3 or 4 degrees, but fairly long) and that killed it, 260 before I could pull over... Ended up calling BCAA to tow me out as I didn't want to risk trashing the engine.
Truck does seem to run hot, I hit 230 today going up a 4 block, but steep hill... No load...
I'm doing the thermostats in a few days, I know I need to get the water pump done but I'm wondering if I should be replacing the rad as well. May as well while everything is exposed and then I hopefully wouldn't have to worry about overheating any more.
Thoughts?