Q: White smoke coming from the water pump out of radiator hose outlet

asked by on November 12, 2016

Previous overheat. Replaced head gaskets and front head due to stripped head bolt.. overheated again. Water in oil. And smoke coming our of water pump at radiator hose outlet.. maybe a cracked head? Need help. Thank you
My car has an automatic transmission.

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Hi there. Assuming, proper procedure was followed replacing the head gaskets. The original cause for overheating must of been overlooked. The thermostat stuck closed, the radiator restricted, the radiator cooling fan(s) inoperative. The cylinder head and/or cylinder head gasket issue should be confirmed before disassembly. Removing the spark plugs and pressure testing the cooling system, should help identify which cylinder has coolant contamination. The machine shop you are using should be able to check for cylinder head cracks. I recommend having your vehicle’s engine overheating issue diagnosed and repaired by a certified technician, such as one from YourMechanic, if you’d like further help.

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