water pump issue

[mr_clubby96]

hey i checked out my engine today and noticed ontop of the water pump around the seal seems to be like coolant puddle slight little 1 and i had a look and my rocket cover and noticed coolant was sprayed there is this to due of fail water pump ive also had water leaks but mainy on n off if there car isnt driven for 2 days it will leak ?? anyone can help i just wanna make sure its a water pump before i change it cheers :wax:

 

[hako]

I'm not real familiar with the bent 8 but if the coolant is above the level if the waterpump shaft then it may be coming from somewhere else. When a waterpump leaks they usually, or more correctly 'always' leak from the bleed hole situated under the shaft - this is designed to direct coolant away from the bearing. So if its above the pump it probably is coming from somewhere else.

 

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

Check the top hose where it clamps to the thermostat housing.

 

[ephect]

Check the top hose where it clamps to the thermostat housing.

yeap that was my first thought when i read your first post.. as NAAF said, top hose most likely

 

[mr_clubby96]

the top hose is brand new that goes into the thermostat my mechanic is having a look at it today cheers let u know how things went

 

[Niggadore]

My water pump has a slight wobble in it during idle, and has a bit of play when i move it side to side, yet it's brand new, is this normal?
I've gone through 3 ****ty supercheap water pumps in 2 years...

 

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

No, they aren't supposed to move at all. A barely noticeable bit of play is OK, but it shouldn't wobble so you can see it. I used the Powermax (I think that's what it was) brand on mine, the one in the green box, only did one in 6 years.

 

[Reaper]

I'd consult with NASA on that one.

Reaper

 

[mr_clubby96]

hey guys got it checked out and my mechanic said it seems to be leaking from my temp sensor thats threaded into the manifold about the water pump housing...