Hi:
The weep hole is part way in the pulley, so the water will run back, down
the body of the pump.
I hope this helps.
RK
"StarMan" <NOSPAM@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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> Hello and thanks
>
> As far as I can tell, the water is actually leaking RIGHT OUT of the
water
> pump (I need to look at the diagram again to ensure I have it ID'd right
> but
> I'm pretty sure). I can't tell if it's coming out of a weep hole or
not,
> but the water I add, when it gets full, seems to pour right out of the
> water
> pump, where it connects with the engine, drips down onto the main drive
> wheel which drives the belt, then onto the ground.
>
> When you say "head gasket" or "cracked head", I confess to getting
> concerned. But how would I tell if it's the carbon seal of the water
pump
> or something much worse?
>
> As I mentioned, the water drips out when the rad gets filled but I can't
> ID
> just where.
>
> I can't see where any of the hoses are leaking, when I've looked
further.
>
>
>
>
> "Refinish King" <Julio572004@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
> news:zvcRi.4242$2h2.1511@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> Hi:
>>
>> The temperature fluctuating from 300 to 260 degrees is more than likely
> the
>> thermostat.
>>
>> Alternatively, if your heater core isn't plugged. You have combustion
>> leaking from a head gasket or a cracked head, leaking into the cooling
>> system.
>>
>> Causing a cool air bubble in the heater core.
>>
>> The water pump, is most likely leaking from the lower weep hole. The
hole
> is
>> there so when the carbon seal deteriorates, the coolant leaks through
the
>> hole, rather than pissing through the bearing.
>>
>> I hope this helps.
>>
>> RK
>> "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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