Water pump leak? 'O3 35K miles
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Water pump leak? 'O3 35K miles
Just changed my oil yesterday and noticed a quarter sized coolant spot on the ground. There was a small puddle on the plastic shield by the oil filter. The oil looked normal with no discoloration. The only spot I see coolant is by the water pump about 3 o'clock position looking at the front of the engine.(see pic) The fan does not feel loose or wobbly. The fan turns by hand when cold but only will go a fraction of a turn. when warmed up the fan spins more freely but not more than one turn. The over flow is about 1" below the full line. The temps run about 221 at idle and 199 on the highway with no heat. About 210 and 197 with high heat on. It is 30 degrees today. I did hear tricking of water sound at start up and went away as it warmed up. Any suggestions or recommendations are greatly appreciated. I am hoping this is just a bad water pump and or fan.
Thanks,
Mike
2003 Diacovery HSE7
35,000 miles
OME 2"??? Lift 285-60R18 Cooper Zeon LTZ
Diff. Lock
Ultra Guage
Woody Front Shaft in the mail
Thanks,
Mike
2003 Diacovery HSE7
35,000 miles
OME 2"??? Lift 285-60R18 Cooper Zeon LTZ
Diff. Lock
Ultra Guage
Woody Front Shaft in the mail
Last edited by Zimthejeepman; 01-06-2013 at 02:52 PM.
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does not mean it is the water pump but it does look to be the front cover gasket. What you might want to do is go and do a pressure test to see if you can get a better idea before you start pulling things apart. If it is the front cover gasket I would go ahead and replace the water pump at the same time, as well as flushing your coolant system and switching over to the 180 degree thermostat. all in all your looking at about $250.00 in parts and fluids and half a day. But then you will have a very healthy system.
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does not mean it is the water pump but it does look to be the front cover gasket. What you might want to do is go and do a pressure test to see if you can get a better idea before you start pulling things apart. If it is the front cover gasket I would go ahead and replace the water pump at the same time, as well as flushing your coolant system and switching over to the 180 degree thermostat. all in all your looking at about $250.00 in parts and fluids and half a day. But then you will have a very healthy system.
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