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Old May 26, 2025 | 10:52 PM
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Default Coolant leak from water pump?
I developed a leak today, and I believe it’s the water pump. I haven’t noticed any strange noises or running issues while driving. Could I drive this too and from work this week without busting anything? Also the coolant levels are fine, and I haven’t overheated or anything like that. I plan on taking it to a shop this weekend to get it looked at and fixed.
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Seeing the ac compressor, ‘84-‘87? Should be fine to drive and keep an eye on it.
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LT1/4 would be different. Would kill the ignition.
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Originally Posted by Siveck
Seeing the ac compressor, ‘84-‘87? Should be fine to drive and keep an eye on it.
Yeah sorry I should have said, it’s an 1984… Crossfire 😱😱
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It's common for the w/p gaskets to leak on these after years.
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Originally Posted by ex-x-fire
It's common for the w/p gaskets to leak on these after years.
I called around and a decent shop quoted the job at 450 bucks, so I took her there today after work. Hopefully I’ll be driving her home and putting these new badges on

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As a suggestion, it may be beneficial to confirm if the leak is originating from the water pump or possibly the intake to upper head gasket.
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