Thanks for th input Raven...I always operate on the primise that if I am going to do it I am going to do it right the first time. I probably will go ahead and remove the radiator if only to look check its condition.

I looked at the weap hole on top and I see no leakage from there...there is no way for me to see the underside of the pump...frustration. If I get it out and the seals are bad thne I'll replace them or the pump.

Alec.