by minimeadow » Mon May 29, 2023 11:37 pm
I drained and filled the radiator on Saturday. The car has been sitting dormant for years, and only about a quart came out. I refilled it with tap water, thinking that I will drain and refill with a distilled water/antifreeze mix once it's running. Today I noticed a small puddle under the car. Looking closely, water is running down from the front of the engine and dripping off the engine sump at about 2 drops per minute.
Is the water pump seal the most likely source? Difficult to fix? From a quick scan of the service manual, it seems I need to take the radiator out and then remove the fan, which will give me access to the pump.
Also, any advice on what parts to buy? Looking at Moss Motors, the water pump rebuild kit is not available, but a new reproduction water pump is $139, and maybe I should just go that route.
Thanks all for your thoughts on this. Best, Scott
I drained and filled the radiator on Saturday. The car has been sitting dormant for years, and only about a quart came out. I refilled it with tap water, thinking that I will drain and refill with a distilled water/antifreeze mix once it's running. Today I noticed a small puddle under the car. Looking closely, water is running down from the front of the engine and dripping off the engine sump at about 2 drops per minute.
Is the water pump seal the most likely source? Difficult to fix? From a quick scan of the service manual, it seems I need to take the radiator out and then remove the fan, which will give me access to the pump.
Also, any advice on what parts to buy? Looking at Moss Motors, the water pump rebuild kit is not available, but a new reproduction water pump is $139, and maybe I should just go that route.
Thanks all for your thoughts on this. Best, Scott