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Old 05-30-2011, 04:14 PM
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87 300D Coolant leak

This problem is a little confusing. I just recently replaced my fan clutch, serpentine belt, and the complete belt tensioner w/ new shock. After I installed the above, I started to notice a small leak that seemed to be coming from my water pump. It continued to get worse, so i figured that my water pump went, so I took it apart again, and replaced the water pump. I carefully installed the new pump, cleaned the surface from traces of old gasket, and replaced the pump, and gasket, and it seemed to go on quite easily. I just started the car up to check for leaks, and the leak still seems to come from the bottom of the pump, however, I do not think it is the pump. The leak is now quite bad, as I just drove around the block, andjust made it home before overheating. Anyone have any thought???

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Old 05-30-2011, 06:29 PM
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Problem Solved! I took it apart again, and the gasket at the bottom of the pump did not seat properly. Even though this has been a pain, I at least determined what the problem was, and now I'm getting good at taking of the radiator, fan clutch, etc!!
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Old 05-30-2011, 11:11 PM
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No need to remove the radiator, next time. Glad you found your leak, though.

Jay.

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