1997 Chevy Truck Replaced water pump now leaking coolant

Tiny
SHANGTANG
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  • 1997 CHEVROLET TRUCK
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 70,000 MILES
I replaced my water pump yesterday and today driving it I noticed a large amount of coolant was leaking from the bottom of the truck.

Does this mean the water pump is not fitted correctly?

Also the steering locked up as soon as I was pulling into the drive way with a little bit of steam coming out of the hood. I wonder if this has something to do with the belt when I put it back on?
Monday, May 10th, 2010 AT 10:38 PM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

The first thing to do is to get the coolant leak identified, best to go get a cooling system pressure test, this may well be related to the water pump replacement, check this first.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Tuesday, May 11th, 2010 AT 3:01 AM

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