Q: Can a leaky water pump cause an engine misfire?
Check engine light is on. Was told there is a misfire on one. I know I need to replace the water pump since it's leaking anti freeze. But will that solve the misfire code?
A water pump leak by itself cannot cause a misfire unless you overheated the engine and caused a blown head gasket or the coolant gets on spark plug wire causing misfire.
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