Water Pump Leak
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Water Pump Leak
OK, I notice a coolant leak on the driveway. It seems to be the water pump. As it is winter in Ontario, ( I don't have a shop), I take it to a local shop to confirm water pump leak and repair cost. Shop confirms water pump needs replaced and gives me a price. 50% markup on parts alone. I pressure wash the pump and surrounding area and no leak since. What gives.
Waiting on 203 t-stat and billit housing before the repair is done. Also adding ELC and bypass filter.
Any ideas why it would just stop leaking. I will err on the side of caution.
Waiting on 203 t-stat and billit housing before the repair is done. Also adding ELC and bypass filter.
Any ideas why it would just stop leaking. I will err on the side of caution.
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When its better out for you, take the belt off and give the fan blades a wiggle....it shouldn't move. If it did, its probably a bearing went out and the pump needs to be replaced.
Also with these pumps, they have a weep hole for when the seals/bearings go, it will leak indicating its time to replace it.
Also with these pumps, they have a weep hole for when the seals/bearings go, it will leak indicating its time to replace it.
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The pump is bad. The seal is failing and at times might not leak. Remember it heats and cools. Change the pump, belts, hoses, thermostat. I just completed mine in the last 3000 miles fortunately I have a shop and a TOPSIDE CREEPER.
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+1...I actually just replaced mine and that is what it was doing....the heating and cooling effected when it leaked; however once it was removed the bearing was junk anyway...
I would get a new filler neck as well.
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What's a topside creeper? Sounds interesting!
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Best pump to get is from AIRTEX, Notthern tool, they sell on Ebay, BRAND NEW pump, do not waste your time to install a reman pump, and I would strongly suggest using a thermostat "O" ring on the lower water pump coupler from the begining as it is thicker and will seal better, I installed a new Airtex pump and the lower pipe coupler leaked after only 3 months.
A topside creeper is just that its formed so you are on top of the engine not under it, someone here may have a picture....
A topside creeper is just that its formed so you are on top of the engine not under it, someone here may have a picture....