2G Water pump leaking?

[Ceezdsm99]

Pretty sure the water pump is leaking or going out . What are your guys thoughts on this type of leak? Coolant pipe has new gaskets

 

[Spleen8urLSX]

Look and see if you can see it coming from the weep hole on the water pump, that’s your sign that it’s going bad. However if the gasket is the culprit the pump needs to come off anyway so at that point if you’re unsure of it’s age it’s best to go ahead and replace the pump as well. If you determine that to be the case plan on servicing the timing belt and components as well as the timing belt needs to be removed to access the water pump.

 

[Ceezdsm99]

Look and see if you can see it coming from the weep hole on the water pump, that’s your sign that it’s going bad. However if the gasket is the culprit the pump needs to come off anyway so at that point if you’re unsure of it’s age it’s best to go ahead and replace the pump as well. If you determine that to be the case plan on servicing the timing belt and components as well as the timing belt needs to be removed to access the water pump.

I see , thank you . I’ve never done a timing belt on any car I want to do it . I’m going to have to watch YouTube videos

Look and see if you can see it coming from the weep hole on the water pump, that’s your sign that it’s going bad. However if the gasket is the culprit the pump needs to come off anyway so at that point if you’re unsure of it’s age it’s best to go ahead and replace the pump as well. If you determine that to be the case plan on servicing the timing belt and components as well as the timing belt needs to be removed to access the water pump.

Can I drive it like this ? It seems to only be leaking it while driving or under load . It’s not overheating it’s staying at 180 degrees with the heater on …

 

[CKOPOCT]

Yes, you can drive it but I don't recommend it. Air can get ingested and that air could collect at high points in the head, creating hot spots that can cause problems... and you won't know it until it's too late. The temp gauge won't read "overheat" as its measuring the water in the jacket, not the trapped air in the head that's superheating. This isn't a definite scenario, nor even highly likely. But its not a chance worth taking IMO.

 

[Bo0sTeD 4G63]

Just make sure when you change the water pump you change all the timing belt components. That way you don't have to worry about that for a very long.

 

[Ceezdsm99]

Yes, you can drive it but I don't recommend it. Air can get ingested and that air could collect at high points in the head, creating hot spots that can cause problems... and you won't know it until it's too late. The temp gauge won't read "overheat" as its measuring the water in the jacket, not the trapped air in the head that's superheating. This isn't a definite scenario, nor even highly likely. But its not a chance worth taking IMO.

Ouh yeah ofc I understand you , specially with dsms it’s not good having any weak points . At the moment I’ve been driving like this . It hasn’t been leaking much lately . Only seems to be leaking at idle. Everytime I check the coolant it’s always full . I guess it’s just getting water from the reservoir everytime it gets low drove it 2 hours straight to apple valley and back Drove like a champ surprisingly stayed at “180 degrees “ the whole time and without the heater running temp 200 no more . That’s why I installed a number temp gauge . Can’t trust the stock one It could sky rocket unpredictably. Have a buddy who’s going to help me do the timing and pump Since I’ve never done a timing job . And I don’t trust myself with such a vital job

 

[92AWDHX40]

Use a oem tensioner not risk it failing on you.