03-23-2013, 09:31 AM
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water pump level at min but drips
so I topped off my water pump and it drips after drive but only to the min. than seems to hold there. changed out updated cap.
should I replace the entire pump?
thks in advance.
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03-23-2013, 09:42 AM
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It's not clear what is dripping. Is it the tank in the trunk or the water pump in front of the engine. Either way, you should change our whatever part is leaking.
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04-01-2013, 09:14 AM
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small puddles of coolant found in the trunk(soaked carpet) and leaked infront of the wheel well. it seems as long as i leave it at the min mark its not pressurizing enough to leak out. but if i try to fill coolant to the max. mark it leaks out. didnt happen before but now that seems like the case.
maybe a fan is not working?
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04-01-2013, 12:26 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by embryoguy@mac.com
small puddles of coolant found in the trunk(soaked carpet) and leaked infront of the wheel well. it seems as long as i leave it at the min mark its not pressurizing enough to leak out. but if i try to fill coolant to the max. mark it leaks out. didnt happen before but now that seems like the case.
maybe a fan is not working?
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That sound like classic expansion tank leak. But for measure check the pulley for any play.
I'm not as pro mechanic, but have seen this come up before. I know my brother replaced mine a couple times before I bought the car from him.
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03-23-2013, 09:44 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by embryoguy@mac.com
so I topped off my water pump and it drips after drive but only to the min. than seems to hold there. changed out updated cap.
should I replace the entire pump?
thks in advance.
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If you are saying your water pump is leaking coolant, YES replace it immediately, this is the best way to find out your pump is failing.
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03-23-2013, 09:49 AM
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honestly not sure. coolant level doesn't drop below min. and I get a leak infront of rear wheel.
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03-23-2013, 09:50 AM
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I'm hoping its my coolant tank. cheaper or sho
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03-23-2013, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by embryoguy@mac.com
I'm hoping its my coolant tank. cheaper or sho
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Pull the carpet in the trunk and look for stains... Water pump leaks at the front of the engine. Coolent tank leaks into the trunk, or in front pax side rear wheel. Could be a bad cap...
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03-23-2013, 10:02 AM
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also temps never go past the 8 /0 mark
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03-23-2013, 12:30 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by embryoguy@mac.com
so I topped off my water pump and it drips after drive but only to the min. than seems to hold there. changed out updated cap.
should I replace the entire pump?
thks in advance.
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If the pump is dripping, it is only a matter of time until it fails and strands you or kills your engine. Replace it.
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03-23-2013, 03:40 PM
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Leaving aside that the coolant tank is actually more expensive than the water pump, anyone who says he would rather change a coolant tank than a water pump has obviously never tried to change a coolant tank in one of these cars!
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03-23-2013, 04:29 PM
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yr right mark: no clue: I will take all advice tomm and update tomm. I did replace the cap. if it's the water pump than why does coolant level holds at the min mark? I will pull carpet and check. thks for replies
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03-23-2013, 05:58 PM
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If the coolant level drops to the minimum and NEVER goes below it, then the tank is the most likely source of the leak and the crack is at the minimum level.
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03-23-2013, 07:10 PM
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Tom, that's what I'm thinking: ill check trunk carpet in morning : thks for thoughts
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03-23-2013, 08:09 PM
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If it's the coolant tank, this should help:
Replace Coolant Reservoir
The job is a real bear. Have some good hose pics, and the cable operated clamp tool is well worth the money.
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03-30-2013, 10:46 AM
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sorry for delayed response. finally got time to pull the carpet back. pools of coolant and wet carpet in the trunk. just as you guys suspected. atleast now i know the problem.  thanks so much. now just have to decide if i can do it myself or pay to get it done 
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03-30-2013, 10:55 AM
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still odd though that it does not drain , coolant level stays at minimum level?
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03-30-2013, 11:47 AM
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03-30-2013, 11:54 AM
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update. i turned on the car and let the temp go to 180 and watched coolant level in reservoir go up. still no leak i saw. i replaced with updated cap already.
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03-30-2013, 02:02 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by embryoguy@mac.com
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You need a new tank, period.
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