New water pump new leak
10-09-2008, 01:55 PM
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New water pump new leak
I have a 92 firebird with a TBI 305 V8 Code E. I just finished installing my water pump and I poured in new antifreeze and it leaked out right away. The new water pump only had 2 bolts in it and a outlet for the lower radiator hose, I put sealant around the bolts with the gaskets and I connected the lower radiator hose very tight. And now it leaks heavily. Has anyone had this same problem before? When I look under the car I see only drips coming from the bottom of the timing chain area which is right under the water pump. Any suggestions?
10-09-2008, 04:28 PM
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Car: 89 Firebird Formula
Engine: 305 tbi
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt 3.42
Re: New water pump new leak
If you didnt clean the inside of the hose befor installing that can cause leaks. I would run it then crawl under and locate the leak.
10-09-2008, 06:54 PM
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Car: 86 Corvette, 89 IROC, 1999 TA
Engine: 350, 350, LS1
Transmission: 700r4, 700r4, T-56
Axle/Gears: 3.07, 373, 4.10
Re: New water pump new leak
just how tight did you connect the lower rad hose? If you really tightened the hell out of it you may have put a hose in the hose with the clamp, or cracked the pump it self..
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