121toberryessa

Started my car today and heard a loud nosie coming from the engine bay on the front driverside area, lasted for about 30 seconds then went away. A little worried I drove it for maybe ten miles rounds trip. As I was driving I could here a light whislting from the same area while I was in the car. All gauges were fine, temp good, no check engine light, and the car drove great.

Im thinking my water pump may be going out soon, but im not 100% sure. has anyone else had this problem?

The car is a 2003 wrx with 111,xxx miles...runs like a champ. Would do a sreach but at work, just wanted to post real fast.

Brfatal

Didn't you change the water pump just 6k miles ago as part of the 105k service?

So it just sound like a belt or...?

121toberryessa

No I did not, but the belt was done at 60,000

121toberryessa

Sounds like more then the belt. Maybe the bearing

Subi3

iTrader: (1)

Could be your Clutch "throw out Bearing" Does it only make the sound when you press the clutch pedal >
Mine has been a little noisy on cold mornings.

121toberryessa

No it started maybe 15seconds I started the vehicle and lasted for about 30seconds, pretty sure its the water pump, being that it has never been changed.

1JavaBlk_in_Sac

iTrader: (86)

Is it squeaky sound?
Timing belt idler pulley?
Mine failed after 30K miles of installing it.

Holdenian

iTrader: (2)

Not related, but may I ask how your pulley failed after just 30k? Just did timing belt and wanna make sure I didn't fall into the same footsteps

121toberryessa

Not really a squeaky sound at first, just a loud humming nosie. That sucks about your timing belt idler pulley, Im looking at doing the same job...hope i do it correct. Yikes, did it damage any other parts?

1JavaBlk_in_Sac

iTrader: (86)

I don't know. I guess Gates pulley was faulty.

Hell yeah it did, timing belt skipped 4 teeth, it resulted in slightly bending 4 exhaust valves. had to pull the engine out and take it apart.

121toberryessa

So you used gates belts and tensioners? I was gonna buy the parts off of rally sport direct...Do you reconmmend them or should I go oem?

121toberryessa

Gates Timing Belt Kit w/ Water Pump Subaru WRX 2002-2003 TCKWP328A at RallySportDirect.com

What I am thinking about buying.

Brfatal

Don't. Use OEM water pump. You can use the Gates belt.

121toberryessa

Why not? Thought OEM was the best? What other options do I have?

121toberryessa

Just seen that period. Thanks