Coolant leak

white86'dwhite86'd Band Wagon
in Engine & Drivetrain
Today I noticed a leak coming from the driver side of my wagon. I suspected it to be the water pump as it seemed to be dripping from the crank pulley area. Later on, I popped the radiator cap to add some water to at least get me by until I can dig into it. Added about half a gallon of water, and the majority, if not all, wound up on the floor. It looks to be to far back to be the radiator. Would the water pump leak that quickly? Should I be looking at something else in this situation? Thanks!

Comments

  • arries289arries289 Wagonist
    Water pumps seal/bearing can blow out and leak a lot. I had that exact issue on my Jeep after a hot soak. But what you describe does sound like a crack in the radiator to me.
  • jb2wheelsjb2wheels Wagonist
    When my water pump gave up, it leaked out the weep hole.
  • HaydzHaydz Moderator
    Yep I had a ZC and when the water pump gave out it leaked into the cambelt cover and dripped out near the crank pulley.
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