Thanks, Bill.
As I just posted in another reply, though, the pump isn't just "wet";
filling the rad causes the water to actively leak from somewhere.
"Bill" <Spamwgerickson@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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> To me the sounds of your skyrocketing high then dropping low sounds like
a
> thermostat to me, and a wet water pump, could be a sign of a replacement
> water pump maybe needed..
> Bill
>
>
> "StarMan" <NOSPAM@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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> > My Z28 has a bit of a leak in the coolant system.
> >
> > However before this particular leak began, I've had problems with my
heat.
> > Namely, I don't HAVE much. Being from a warm climate, I haven't
worried
> > much about that alone.
> >
> > Now, however, I find my temp will suddenly skyrocket to 260, but then
fall
> > to 200 suddenly.
> >
> > When I replaced my belt, I saw what looked like a "wet" water pump
down
> > below.
> >
> > I have yet to get under to see just where the current leak is.
> >
> >
> > Anyway - any ideas if this sound s like just a HOSE? Or is my water
pump
> > suspect? I wonder about the pump, since the temp shoots up then in a
few
> > seconds goes down 50 deg or more. Maybe a pump failing? Also there's
the
> > lack of HEAT inside the car.
> >
> > I know I need to replace a hose, since when I put in water to the
> > radiator,
> > it poured out once I filled it. The question is - is there enough
> > evidence
> > to go ahead and replace the water pump?
> >
> >
>
>
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