P38A water pump leaking

kermit_rr · Aug 3, 2019

Hi, it's me again!
Pulled into my driveway the other day and seen the v8 is once again letting coolant! This time coming from the front, I can only assume it's the water pump but I'm not sure yet if it's the bearing/seal or the gasket at this point. Either way it's got to come off. But, bearing in mind it was dripping in the morning when the system was fully cold, I'm not sure why it didn't leak further when I put the pressure tester on! I was hoping to narrow down the leak
Pump looks fairly new but is there any way to tell if it's one of the cheap nasty ones or a decent one?
Thanks

Henry_b · Aug 3, 2019

Could also be the front cover leaking.

kermit_rr · Aug 3, 2019

Front cover? There's only the timing cover, or am i being stupid? Won't be the first time!!

Henry_b · Aug 3, 2019

kermit_rr said:
Front cover? There's only the timing cover, or am i being stupid? Won't be the first time!!

There is a coolant passage/gallery that goes through the timing cover.
The water pump is bolted to it.

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Henry_b · Aug 3, 2019

Might as well replace the water pump too.

If it is indeed the Front cover,.

kermit_rr · Aug 3, 2019

Right ok. Need to do some serious diagnosis

P38A water pump leaking

kermit_rr

Very

Henry_b

Think outside, no box required.

kermit_rr

Very

Henry_b

Think outside, no box required.

Henry_b

Think outside, no box required.

kermit_rr

Very

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