Coolant leak
03-16-2004 | 08:32 PM
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Burning Brakes
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From: Hudson, WI
Coolant leak
I have a coolant leak that seems to be originating just aft of the crank. It drips about 1 drop per 10 minutes onto the sway bar and only while the engine is off. The water pump is not making any noise. Any suggestions? I would really not like to invest in a new pump at this time. Any cheap fixes? Thanks in advance.
03-16-2004 | 08:50 PM
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Three Wheelin'
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From: St.Petersburg, Florida
Hmm water pump? If anything else it would be the hose at the top the one that is maybe 3 inch long that connects to the cylinder head. Try the holes from the water pump to the radiator. Could you get pictures?
03-16-2004 | 10:42 PM
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Burning Brakes
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From: Hudson, WI
Another question is can I drive it like this with a minimal drip with harming anything? I really don't want to spend the money right now, since I just replaced the timing/balance belts 2k ago.
03-17-2004 | 05:47 AM
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Burning Brakes
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From: Las Vegas, NV
I had a leak like this that originated at the turbo thermostat housing (the black fitting attached to the front of the water pump with the hose coming off of it. There is an o-ring in there that was leaking. May be your problem - it's a $1 part.