Water pump dead already?

[Devin]

Been leaking coolant for a couple months now, almost immediately after changing water pumps. Finally took the timing covers off and it looks like it is the weep hole. Is there a way to install this improperly that would cause that, or is it just a dead pump?

 

[Devin]

Probably shouldn't be able to see something shiny through here



Ridiculous. Changed the water pump preventatively because my crankshaft position sensor was failing and this one fails catastrophically in weeks.

 

[zoomlater]

What brand was that water pump

 

[Irish Pride]

If it's leaking out of the weep hole then the internal seal failed. Nothing you could do about that. Hopefully you can warranty it out at least.

-Chad

 

[luigisho]

What brand was that water pump

interested in this also

 

[Devin]

What brand was that water pump

Good question. I gotta find the receipt.

Mike is sending me a replacement front tomorrow so hopefully can put this one to bed soon.

 

[E1]

Oh, DEFINITELY Installer error . . . . .

 

[Devin]

Oh, DEFINITELY Installer error . . . . .

I have no idea. This is the first one I've put in since I built the car in 2005.

 

[Devin]

Can I fix this with gasket maker or do I need a new gasket?

 

[BaySHO Performance]

Can I fix this with gasket maker or do I need a new gasket?

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Either buy a new gasket or ditch the whole gasket and use gasket sealer instead.

 

[Devin]

Thanks, I ordered a new one off of Rock Auto.

 

[Devin]

Still trying to find the receipt for the old WP. In other news, got the front half from ShoSource and swapped it in on Sunday. About 200 miles, and no leaks so far.