1987 Mazda b2000 Coolant leak

1987 MAZDA B2000
225,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • RWD • MANUAL
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I had a coolant leak, appeared to be water pump gasket. I replaced all water pump gaskets and reassembled. While filling the radiator, coolant began to leak again without starting the engine. I don't know exactly where the leak is originating, but it drips from under the crank pulley. I cleaned and inspected water pump while I had it out and I saw nothing wrong. Any other ideas what it could be leaking from?
Dec 22, 2013 at 9:24 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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There is nothing under the crank pulley that would leak coolant, so it has to be coming from higher up. On the water pump is a weep hole. If the bearing or seal in the water pump goes bad, it will leak from there. Did you check that?
Dec 22, 2013 at 8:20 PM
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