2004 Cadillac Escalade Water Pump

Tiny
DAMARTIN
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  • 2004 CADILLAC ESCALADE
  • 5.3L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 106,000 MILES
I noticed that the reservoir has been missing water. I checked for leaks every where and noticed some residue under the front of engine on tire rods. Nothing else is wet. Its not over heating at this point. How can I tell if its the water pump?
Friday, November 14th, 2014 AT 5:55 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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  • 109,755 POSTS
When the pump goes bad, it will leak from a weep hole located behind the pulley. Also, most times a pump bearing will make noise. Make sure there is no white smoke from the exhaust which could indicate a bad head gasket. Also, make sure the coolant isn't mixing with the engine oil.

Let me know what you find.
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Friday, November 14th, 2014 AT 6:00 PM

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