water pump leaking?

2005 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY
198,100 MILES
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DFOLSOM
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Coolant seems to be coming out the water pump from a hole covered by a worn rubber plug, accessible after removing the tire. Can this be a simple replacement of a plug to stop leakage and prevent overheating?

Runs for a while then needs more water or coolant.Passenger side directly behind the wheel,coolant appears to come out of a hole on the side of the water pump, covered by a worn and torn rubber plug which we removed. Is that plug replaceable or is a more costly repair required?
Apr 1, 2012 at 6:22 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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water pump needs to be replaced. about 250-300 job.

Roy
Apr 1, 2012 at 6:27 PM
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