2004 Chevy Impala Leak afte water pump rplacement

2004 CHEVROLET IMPALA
50,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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GAMPA_CALIGULA
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I had a local mechanic replace the water pump on my 2004 Impala 3.4 V6 (since it needed a thermostat anyway, and I didn't have the proper tools). Since the repair, I've noticed small puddles of what appears to be transmission fluid under the car. At first I thought it was oil, but though the consistency seemed right, the color didn't match. My question is - is there anything in replacing the water pump in these cars that, due to negligence, cause an oil or transmission leak?
Thanks!
Jul 30, 2008 at 7:07 AM
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RHALL77
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no there shouldnt be anything that would cause a trans leak from the repairs he performed
Jul 30, 2008 at 8:31 AM
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