thanks for the replies.

Yes, the failure of the pump seal was total and catastrophic, the results, fortunately were not.

Wow, 'the dealer is cheaper" thats the first time I've ever heard that, I prolly should be calling them on parts just for comparison.

I did dump in more coolant, and it just ran right out the weep hole, theres just no way I was driving out of there, with or without the radiator cap on.

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Cheers,
Robert