1998 Mazda 323 water pump

1998 MAZDA 323
73,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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JON35Y
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car radiator water overheating then spilling but gauge is not overheating water pump doesnt seem 2 be leaking is this a water pump fault or gasket no oil leeks?
Jun 8, 2008 at 8:47 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi jon35y,

It could be a faulty radiator cap since it is not overheating.

Are the radiator fans working and do they work continously with AC off?

Water pump need not be leaking to be faulty, sometimes they are not pumping as the vanes have worn off.
Jun 15, 2008 at 2:02 AM
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