The way we control the speed of fan motors or pump motors has tremendously changed in the past two decades with the introduction of variable-frequency drives (VFDs), aka variable-frequency controllers ...

Ever heard the saying, "Water and electricity don't mix?" Though it obviously hints at the dangers faced when using electric appliances near a source of H2O, the learned amongst us know the truth ...

We’ve seen this one time and time again: water pump pulley ratio, meaning crank pulley and water pump pulley sizing. The ratio in size between the pulleys on the crankshaft and water pump must be what ...

Every car has comprehensive service schedules and intervals. Usually, the water pump is part of a major service, and thus must be treated as a wear item like brake pads or engine oil. Over time, the ...

I have a 1996 302 Ford motor that came with a reverse-rotation water pump. I need to change to a standard-rotation water pump. Do I need to change the timing cover also, or do they make a ...

Your water pump circulates coolant through your engine to help prevent overheating. Without it, your car can essentially overheat and die. You can expect to pay around $1,200 for a water pump and ...

Some manufacturers include water pumps under the powertrain warranty, but many do not, since they’re technically part of the cooling system. However, many warranties offer separate plans with cooling ...