2001 Ford Taurus Water Pump Leak

2001 FORD TAURUS
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EDWIN.VANGUNDY
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replaced water pump and when gets hot water comes out from water pump i thing from the little hole in the water pump is it cause not a good seal around the water pump at time of installation ?
May 4, 2006 at 6:32 AM
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LOSONE
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The hole is designed to let you know you have a bad water pump. Take it back and get a new one.
May 4, 2006 at 9:25 AM
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Suggested Repair

Replace the water pump. The small hole is a weep hole that indicates a failed pump, so return it and install a new one rather than resealing the current pump.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 2001 Ford Taurus replaced the water pump and noticed coolant coming from the small hole when the engine got hot, wondering if the pump was poorly sealed during installation. The expert explained that the hole is designed to show a bad water pump and advised returning it for a new one.

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