Yes, we are wondering if too much pressure was applied during a coolant system pressure check.
The car was running at full capacity, engine was great, but she thought the water pump might be leaking, so mechanic did a pressure test and the water pump seemed OK, but now the engine seems to be sluggish, and the vents are blowing out dust and dirt...wondering if something was blown out..regarding the engine or something..of course the mechanic is not admitting to anything...and will not tell her the amt of pressure applied.
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Why did she think the pump might be leaking? Was the coolant down? Did she see a puddle or traces under the hood? Was the car running high temps? And when you say "her mechanic" do you mean this is someone who has been regularly servicing her car? Is he an independant or with a dealer? If he can't diagnose the problem or even offer an opinion, I would tell him you're going to have another shop look at it. I hope you have an itemized bill for his services.
Yes, there was coolant dripping from the pump area, not very much , but enough to be somewhat concerned, so she took the car to a mechanic that someone had recommended, an independent guy, and just wanted him to do a simple pressure test, and she thinks he overdid it and blew something in her engine, because she is now having very sluggish engine performance, whereas it was very normal before.
So _Question _for anyone who whould like to respond:
Is it possible to blow up something or damage an engine part --rings, cylinders, gaskets, if enough pressure is applied....I am not saying this is what happened, but am holding it open as a possibility, only. How strong are these pressure testers? I can't believe any certified mechanic could make such a terrible mistake, if indeed this is what really happened.