coolent leaking behind pulley...

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  1. maverick656

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    So we just fixed an overflow problem recently, and now I have another problem. I drove it for about 2 days, and now its leaking coolant from what looks to be behind the fan. Maybe the water pump? From what I can see its below the water outlet/thermostat housing. Any suggestions?
     
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    If it is a housing with o ring it maybe worn out , or if gasket ck gasket.


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    Looks like the water pump seal is shot, and it is leaking from the weep hole. It is designed to do this to let you know you have a bad pump.
     
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    It was the water pump. Replaced the pump, seems to run fine. Gonna drive it for awhile and see how it goes, thanks for the help!
     
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    Glad u got it worked out. I had both those issues in the past year. Replaced the wp last fall and the stat housing a few months ago.
     

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