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Feb 18, 2009 | 01:27 PM

2pazr

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leaky water pump

and the pump was stuck and with a little cleaning its moving freely by now it is leeaking from this lilltle hole on the top/side of the water pump is it supposed to be a vent hole or just plugged ?

its the one with the steam runnig out of the hole its where there is no bolt

Feb 18, 2009 | 02:29 PM

gdgerland

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2pazr, that is a weep hole and is not supposed to be plugged. Leaking from that area indicates that the shaft seal is leaking. Time for a new waterpump.

Gil

Feb 18, 2009 | 02:57 PM

2pazr

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a weep hole huh so there is no repair for this?? does any one know were i can get one for a 292?? thanks gil

Feb 19, 2009 | 12:44 AM

Julies Cool F1

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You should be able to get one from NAPA without much trouble

Feb 19, 2009 | 05:54 AM

Glockem45

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Yep. Its time to drain the coolant and get a new water pump my friend. Try NAPA, Advanced Auto Parts, etc, depending on where you live.

Feb 19, 2009 | 06:39 AM

joedellcarter

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Also, when you remove your waterpump, it's a good idea to label what bolts came from what holes. I have no experience with Y-blocks, but I know with some small block fords, the length of the bolts vary depending on location and can lead to some headaches if you mix them up.

Feb 19, 2009 | 08:11 AM

ALBUQ F-1

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See the circled part on your picture below? That is a Spectre fuel pressure regulator. They are junk. I don't know why you'd have one on a stock engine with a stock fuel pump, but I would shuck it out in the trash at the first opportunity. You ought to elimninate as much rubber fuel hose as possible, too, you have way too muych up near the fan to be safe.

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