1993 Ford Thunderbird Coolant Leak

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RICO7298
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My 93 t-bird 5.0 is leaking coolant through the base where the water pump is sitting on is small but is leaking. Could I put a sealer in the radiator to fix it or not? And My steering pump is leaking under the piece that sticks out of the reservoir in which the hose connects and the sensor connects. Could I fix that or do I have to buy a new pump?
Nov 16, 2006 at 4:55 AM
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CATCH_15
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If the water pump is leaking, go ahead and replace it and save yourself problems down the road. Is the power steering pump itself leaking or just one of the hoses leaving it?
Nov 16, 2006 at 6:34 AM

Suggested Repair

Replace the leaking water pump rather than using radiator sealer. For the power steering leak, determine whether the pump itself or a hose is leaking before replacing the pump.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1993 Ford Thunderbird 5.0 reports a small coolant leak at the water pump mounting base and asks whether radiator sealer would stop it. They also have a power steering leak near the reservoir outlet where the hose and sensor connect, and ask whether it can be repaired or requires a new pump. The expert advises replacing the water pump to avoid later problems and asks whether the steering leak is from the pump or a hose.

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