Water Pump Leak

[rneely]

Small drops blowing from bottom of water pump when engine is running. Lowest water pump bolt is wet with anti freeze and I have tightened it but it still blows small drops. Do you think it is a bad gasket or is the pump leaking? What happens when a pump goes bad, a shaft seal leaks, a bearing leaks? If I replace the gasket, should I also replace the pump as long as I am that far into repairs? Really don't want to replace parts that are ok. Thanks for your input.

 

[Coffey1]

On most water pumps there's a weep hole on bottom of pump when it starts leaking there time for new pump.

 

[m-35tom]

look at pump with a mirror or inspection scope. leaks from the weep hole are the most common and will leave a stain so it is obvious where it came from. time for a new pump, look around, $50 to $80 should buy one.

 

[Jeepsinker]

Shop around good. I've seen some of our surplus dealers list water pumps for these engines as high as $300! Last one I bought I got brand new for $75.

 

[rneely]

Getting ready to install the new pump. Is there any way to test it for leaks before I install it?

 

[m-35tom]

yes, mount it on another engine and pressure test it. it it's new it should not leak, if it is used don't even bother.