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Old Dec 23, 2010 | 01:52 PM
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my (LT1) water pump is leaking from the front cover. is this a quick fix? (gasket) or sign of worse things to come (water pump going bad) Anyone else had this problem?
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Old Dec 23, 2010 | 02:53 PM
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The front cover uses a large O-ring type of gasket, but I've yet to see one leak. Are you sure that is the source of your leak and not the weep hole?
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Old Dec 23, 2010 | 03:07 PM
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Isn't that the same thing? front cover and weephole?
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Old Dec 23, 2010 | 03:13 PM
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No, the weep hole is on the lower side.

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Oh wow I never checked that for leaking when I reinstalled my WP. Whats the purpose of it?
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I replace some gaskets on a 94 where the pump meets the cooling passages in the block, it was leaking there. 4 bucks a piece and my time, good as new.
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Man those later model c4 vettes look sweet!Oh wait,I own oneMan I miss mine as its still in storage.I wonder why I make these monthy payments when I'm not able to drive it,then spring rolls around & its all worth it.Sorry for the rant.All vettes look sweet
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Man those later model c4 vettes look sweet!Oh wait,I own oneMan I miss mine as its still in storage.I wonder why I make these monthy payments when I'm not able to drive it,then spring rolls around & its all worth it.Sorry for the rant.All vettes look sweet
Rant as much as you want.
With the snow you've already got it'll be June till it's gone.
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With the snow you've already got it'll be June till it's gone.
Its snowing now
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Originally Posted by Nanook71
my (LT1) water pump is leaking from the front cover. is this a quick fix? (gasket) or sign of worse things to come (water pump going bad) Anyone else had this problem?
Hi,
A leak on the top of the WP could also be from leakage/seepage around the top boltholes.
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