Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 11:20:20 +0000 From: Grunff <grunffnopsam.com> Subject: Re: Water Pump issue / help
Grospitch wrote: > 96 9000 CSE > Noticing anti-freeze on frame and undercarriage below airconditioner > compressor and water pump area. When the water pump starts to go / wear, > what are the first signs of time for a new pump? > Concerned leaking anti-freeze will work it's way onto brand new serpentine > belt. > > Looks like pump is $130 and probably another 80-160 for labor. > > Any thoughts/help is appreciated They really only have three failure modes: Bearing - gets noisy, then belt comes off Seal - leaks Pump to block gasket - leaks -- Grunff