Found my coolant leak! Bad Pump

[Anonymous]

So I found the coolant leak today....

Look at this water pump.. it has a section that was grinded away and the bolt flange is cracked. CRAP! I am not sure it came like this? but the flange is on the inside edge so I cannot find anything that could have done this?

Man, I hate having to pull the fan and belts...

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[addo]

Sometimes you have to grind it there to clear the timing cover.

 

[Anonymous]

That is what it looks like to me too..
but this one was a little too close... and I did not have enough sealant on the bolts either... too bad... but better to find it early!