2000 Dodge Intrepid Working On 2 7 Just Replaced Water Pump Timming Chain Set

2000 DODGE INTREPID
196,000 MILES
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Im working on a dodge 2.7

I just replaced the water pump,timming chain set and new lifters. And when I went to fill the radeator coolent runs out the weep hole. I never worked on this engen before and im not sure what could cause this to happen or what to do to fix it. Thank You for any help
Nov 8, 2012 at 6:32 AM
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HMAC300
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something has to be wrong with teh water pump seal for it to do that.
Nov 8, 2012 at 6:35 AM
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ROLO97739
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and this seal is where on the engen or on the water pump
Nov 8, 2012 at 6:41 AM
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HMAC300
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it's on the shaft of the water pump in front of impeller.you'll need to replace the water pump again.
Nov 8, 2012 at 6:43 AM
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Ok I fixed the water pump Thank You for your help on that. I have another question as I said I put new lifters,timming chains and water pump on my 2000 dodge 2.7 and now I'm not getting fuel if I spray some gas in the air intake it will try to fire so I’m getting spark. Not sure what to do next wish it had a carb any Ideas. Thank You
Nov 10, 2012 at 5:09 PM
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check yoru fuses underhood first then recheck yoru work for a connector not connected. then check fuel pressure. it may have just happened.
Nov 11, 2012 at 6:25 AM
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