1990 Mazda 626 Coolant Leak

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LIQUIDCOURAGE
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I have a coolant leak that is coming out of what looks like a weep hole on the front engine cover behind the timeing belt. How can i fix this prob.?
Feb 26, 2006 at 7:50 AM
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T-DOGG^#
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you could put plumbers tape on the hose that should fix it
Feb 26, 2006 at 9:44 AM
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COSMO
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I would have it taken to you dealer and have the water pump changed quickly if I were you. If the water pump fails it could take out the timing belt if it gets soaked with too much coolant.

Cosmo...Mazda Tech
Feb 27, 2006 at 2:53 PM

Suggested Repair

Have the water pump replaced promptly. Coolant from the weep hole behind the timing belt indicates a failing water pump, and continued leakage can soak and damage the timing belt.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1990 Mazda 626 reports coolant leaking from what looks like a weep hole on the front engine cover behind the timing belt. A user suggested plumber's tape on a hose. A Mazda technician advised having the water pump replaced quickly because a failing pump can soak the timing belt with coolant and cause it to fail.

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