Danzigman
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So is this the weep hole or something else. It is a lifetime warranty piece from o'Reilly auto parts.
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Water pump leaking after about 2000 miles
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The weep hole is on the UNDERSIDE of the pump housing.
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Danzigman
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So I replaced the pump. It was fine for a little over a week. It has started leaking again. It isn't enough to find the leek though at present. I used the gaskets that came with the pump as well as rtv silicon.
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After doing some searching I decided to change the radiator cap. No leaks this morning after a 45 min drive.
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This afternoon. Leaking in the rear against the block below the bottom water pump bolt pass side.
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I am going to buy the felpro gaskets that are more like stock with the rubber o ring. Has anyone tried these? Do they require rtv?
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I previously used the paper thermostat gasket that came with the pump. The new thermostat I purchased during the original install came with the o ring installed. I am going to try the new felpro rubber gasket this time instead. Maybe that is the issue...
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Installed the new gaskets and cleaned the front of the engine. Initially no leak after running for about 10 mins. Go inside, shower and go take a look. Small leak. It is dripping from behind the water pump. It is leaking one drop at a time dripping onto the timing cover where it expands outward around the crank.
I examined the week old pump it looks fine. It is a Murray from o' Reilly.
Any ideas? I am tired of wasting time and money on this one.
I examined the week old pump it looks fine. It is a Murray from o' Reilly.
Any ideas? I am tired of wasting time and money on this one.
Never had problems with aftermarket water pump mating to block - so maybe a bad pump (warped?).
I have had problems with thermostats though. There are two different thermostat housing sizes so I now bring housing with me to consolidate and match. Eventually went with a stant thermostat, the the thicker print, no paper gasket but rtv to eventually eliminate the leaks that are common here
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I have had problems with thermostats though. There are two different thermostat housing sizes so I now bring housing with me to consolidate and match. Eventually went with a stant thermostat, the the thicker print, no paper gasket but rtv to eventually eliminate the leaks that are common here
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