Coolant leaking... Help please
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Coolant leaking... Help please
I replaced my thermostat today and while doing it I flushed the radiator. Filled back up with half coolant/water mix. I am getting a constant drip from up under the fan belt pulley. My hoses are tight heater and radiator. Water outlet is snug. Could this be water pump? If so how bout some pics on how to fix or replace... Thanks!!!
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This is likely the problem. You should be able to feel if it's wet behind the pulley. If it is, the seal is probably wiped out because the bushing is worn out.
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If the leak is coming from the weep hole on the underside of the water pump shaft, my guess is backflushing tickled the bearing/seal area and instigated the leak.
Not because anything is defective, nor am I saying backflushing is a bad idea, just saying your water pump is telling you it wants to be replaced soon.
Not because anything is defective, nor am I saying backflushing is a bad idea, just saying your water pump is telling you it wants to be replaced soon.
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