On May 3, 7:17 am, "BSAK...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
" <BSAK...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> I replaced the tube that goes just under the water pump on a 2001
> caravan. It is metal and then connects via flex rubber to the rad. I
> think it maybe called a collector tube - not sure. In any event it had
> to be replaced since it was totally corroded out, but the van is still
> leaking - like a sieve!
>
> It seems to be coming just on top of where that pipe fits in. I do not
> think where it fits in is the water pump per se, since a replacement
> pump does not have that flange, maybe some part of the engine casing
> that the water pump fits into(?). I do not have a service manual and
> have not ben able to find a picture of it all anywhere yet, so please
> bear with me...
>
> Is it possible that a water pump will leak fairly heavily, not just
> drip...drip...drip? It is the original water pump with about 94K Kms
> on it.
>
> I am just trying to make sure I have everything in hand as much as
> possible to actually fix the issue once I am in there since I have to
> pull the sepentine belt and I think pry the engine a bit to get at
> it...
>
> thanks
Yes, water pumps fail by wearing the shaft seal, and begin to leak. If
you live in a cold weather climate, this happens sooner than in warmer
climes. It is a quite common problem here in Minnesota.
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