1992 Chevy Suburban Radiator fluid leak

1992 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
200,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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FREEDOMBOLT
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Radiator fluid on ground underneath the radiator. I get a whistle/whir/tick sound when engine is running. Vehicle overheats quickly when driving; especially in town. Any ideas?
Aug 5, 2009 at 6:18 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Chances are the water pump is bad and leaking. On the bottom of the pump, there is a weep hole (about 1/4 inch) Check there for signs of a leak. My guess is the bearing in the pump is bad and that is what you are hearing and the leak is from the pump.

Let me know what you find.
Aug 13, 2009 at 6:01 AM
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