water pump and coolant help needed

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Jun 14, 2007 | 08:51 PM

mark werner

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water pump and coolant help needed

Does anyone have any sugguestions. 72 454, new edelbrock water pump about 1 year ago. The other day I took a quick trip around the block and when I got back antifreeze was running out of the overflow. I checked the hoses and the hose from radiator to manifold was very hard to squeeze. When I opened radiator cap to let out pressure the coolant shot out. Thought thermostat might be bad so I pulled it out, ran the car again, and the same thing happened. I turned on the heater and warm is there. Could this be water pump? Please, any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Jun 14, 2007 | 08:56 PM

chuck d

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From: plymouth mass

You didn't mention the water temp. Head gasket leak will contribute to the condition you have.

Jun 15, 2007 | 07:15 AM

Mike Ward

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Sounds like a simple case of overfilling the system. The coolant level should be about 2" below the filler cap.

Jun 15, 2007 | 07:17 AM

lightning30

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Originally Posted by Mike Ward

Sounds like a simple case of overfilling the system. The coolant level should be about 2" below the filler cap.

Yah that sounds right

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