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Found the source (and type) of my fluid leak

Discussion in 'Mondial' started by billh1963, Apr 5, 2015.

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  1. billh1963

    billh1963 Formula Junior
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    Apr 28, 2004
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    Bill H
    #1 billh1963, Apr 5, 2015
    Last edited: Apr 5, 2015
    Finally had a chance to investigate the fluid leak...looks like the water pump.


    Videos below....

    All is fine while the car is cold:

    [​IMG]

    Once it warms up, it sounds like the water pump bearing is making noise(?) and it start weeping:

    [​IMG]
     
  2. Bell Bloke

    Bell Bloke Formula 3

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    #2 Bell Bloke, Apr 5, 2015
    Yes the water pump is shagged.....sorry Bill
     
  3. billh1963

    billh1963 Formula Junior
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    #3 billh1963, Apr 5, 2015
    Oh well.😄

    I'm going to change it myself.

    Now, I have to decide between the real cheap "Italian made" pump, a new ferrari pump, a rebuilt pump, or Nick's pump!
     
  4. yelcab

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    #4 yelcab, Apr 5, 2015
    SMG is about to release a 328 pump so there are 5 choices.
     
  5. MvT

    MvT F1 Rookie

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    #5 MvT, Apr 6, 2015
    Good that you found it! Yup, waterpump bearings (2) tend to make noise when it leaks and getting warm! Interesting that the coolant has no color. Synthetic?
     
  6. billh1963

    billh1963 Formula Junior
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    #6 billh1963, Apr 6, 2015
    It's green....just doesn't show up in the video.
     
  7. Rapalyea

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    #7 Rapalyea, Apr 7, 2015
    Last edited: Apr 7, 2015
    [I intended a new thread]
     

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