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Just Fixed Water Pump, What's Next?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by messyj232, Nov 3, 2022.

  1. messyj232

    messyj232 Junior Member

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    Hey everyone! My Prius has 180,000 miles on it, and I just replaced the Drive Motor Inverter Cooler Water Pump. I was wondering what MIGHT (?) go next? (Trying to decide if I should get a new vehicle or not...)
    Thank you!
     
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    What year do you have
     
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    Did you remove the inverter to replace it? Or were you able to reach it be removing the
    head lamp assembly?

     
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    That's a significant possibility, especially if the manifold EGR passages haven't been cleared out.

    However, nobody knows what will go next.
     
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    It is called "preventive" maintainence for a reason.
    You replace parts and fluids BEFORE they break or break down, which could cause more damage.
     
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    Yeah assuming no EGR cleaning, I’d second @bisco.

    If you want to be proactive: replace engine coolant pump (aka water pump) and thermostat? There’s been lots of reports, failures around your miles.
     
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    (... from my mechanic...)

    Drive Motor Inverter Cooler Water Pump Assembly 1 Unit

    Drive Motor Inverter Cooler Water Pump Bracket (Upper) 1

    Drive Motor Inverter Cooler Water Pump Bolt 2 Unit

    Drive Motor Inverter Cooler Water Pump Bolt 3 Unit

    Drive Motor Inverter Radiator Hose 1 Unit

    Drive Motor Inverter Radiator Hose 1 Unit

    Drive Motor Inverter Radiator Hose Clamp 1 Unit

    Drive Motor Inverter Radiator Hose Clamp 1 Unit

    Drive Motor Inverter Radiator Hose Clamp 1 Unit

    Hybrid Coolant 0/50 Pre-Mix (PINK) 1 Gallon 1 Unit
     
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