Right side water pump leak PROBLEM FOUND

[Don W.]

I've got a water leak, pas side, front. Drips off the front corner of the block and you can see a little stain going up from there. Heads were off recently but I don't think that's it. Only drips when it's running BTW. What I'm thinking is I've either got a gasket to block issue or I forgot to seal the threads on the WP bolts and it's just now showing up. Just looking for any other ideas. Can't see much without removing the AC bracket so will do that tomorrow.

TIA

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[Don W.]

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Yup, looked there real close before I posted. Don't think that's it. Also can't yet see the head/block/manifold 'till that AC bracket is off so it could be there but I don't think so. It's interesting that it only leaks when it's warn and running which is why I'm leaning toward a leaky bolt. BTW no water in the oil either otherwise I'd have just started tearing things apart after inventing some new words. :rotf:

 

[1madgumby]

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That is 1 reason I pulled almost all the brackets off, cleans it up A ton.

 

[Don W.]

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That is 1 reason I pulled almost all the brackets off, cleans it up A ton.

Nice. I may go that way soon only because I think I'm loosing freon.

My problem BTW was the WP gasket, pas side where that small hole is. Best as I can guess when I blew the head gasket it pressurized the system and it let go. Can think of no other reason. Anyway, off to the parts store for gaskets.