Water Leak
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Melting Slicks
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Water Leak
My '05' is leaving a spot of water (red w/antifreeze) on the garage floor when I park it. Looked under the hood yesterday and it is getting on the pulleys, noticed a small squeel when I started it yesterday as well. It looks like it's coming from up high and dropping onto the pulley's, then to the floor. Only happens after cooldown. I haven't had to add any water yet. Anyone have any idea where this may be coming from? Hoping it's not serious.
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When it's cool, run a pressure test on the coolant system. I assume there is some adapter that will connect to it. You should see coolant seeping out of the problem area.
The squeal is probably the wet belt slipping. I look closely at the water pump.
The squeal is probably the wet belt slipping. I look closely at the water pump.
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My '05' is leaving a spot of water (red w/antifreeze) on the garage floor when I park it. Looked under the hood yesterday and it is getting on the pulleys, noticed a small squeel when I started it yesterday as well. It looks like it's coming from up high and dropping onto the pulley's, then to the floor. Only happens after cooldown. I haven't had to add any water yet. Anyone have any idea where this may be coming from? Hoping it's not serious.
How many miles on the Vette?
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Melting Slicks
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Just over 16,000 miles. I just looked again and I would think it might be the water pump. Hose connections all look fine. I did get an extended warrenty so it might pay off here. Thanks.
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Melting Slicks
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Just an update to those that might be interested, it was a water pump that went bad. Just got a call from the dealer and they should have it done today. I would think that job is worth about half the price of my GMPP. Glad I bought it.
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Glad to hear it was something simple. And just think as an extra benefit, you just got a cooling service under GMPP since they will have to replace the coolant after replacing the water pump.
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Glad they found the problem and got it fixed quickly. Don't hear of many water pumps going out on these cars, especially with that low mileage. Hopefully it's just a freak problem.
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Yea, the dealer thought it was a little freak too. But a seal can go anytime. I haven't seen anyone else talking about water pump problems so I'd guess it's an isolated case. Should be good to go for a long time now. It was finished last night and I'll get it back today. 72 degrees, the top will be off when I leave the dealership.