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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 04:17 PM
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I just wanted to be sure. I am experiencing a coolant leak in this general area.

Is the red line pointing to the water pump? Thanks for the patience...
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Yes that is the water pump, there is a weap hole in the bottom of it. More than likely that is where the leak is coming from.
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 04:26 PM
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Sweet. So, should I just replace it? I have the car torn apart right now. I figured I would replace the serpentine belt and the water pump. I can't actually see where the leak is coming from, it just looked to be coming from behind that pulley.
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 06:08 PM
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Sweet. So, should I just replace it? I have the car torn apart right now. I figured I would replace the serpentine belt and the water pump. I can't actually see where the leak is coming from, it just looked to be coming from behind that pulley.
Yes replace it and please dont buy duracrap like me. I had to replace it 3 times so I went with one from NAPA autoparts and no more issues.
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 06:11 PM
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It's looking like the AC Delco version is for me then. Anything else I should do while it's torn apart?
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It's looking like the AC Delco version is for me then. Anything else I should do while it's torn apart?
Excellent choice !! Besides replacing the belt I think thats it.
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 08:34 PM
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check the idler pulley's for any play/ bearing wear
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Thank you Impala06SS, Smokin06ImpalaSS and rm08GXP...



Got the pump out and could see where the impeller blades contacted the aluminum. That hose clamp on the tensioner WORKS GREAT! I think that it was just the gasket that was causing it to leak, but I'm going to go ahead and get the AC Delco pump that was recommended.
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+1 I had to do this on my GXP once as well. It sucks but when it's all over the peace of mind is worth it!
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