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dialup_2001

Mar 11, 2005 09:40 AM

Water falling out the pump!

I have a L Reg 180E and I noticed a overflow pipe??? coming out the water pump and going down the left hand side of the engine to the level of the sump (when looking at headlights) Why is water trickling out this pipe and what is it for???? Thankyou in advance

Randy

Mar 15, 2005 11:18 PM

RE: Water falling out the pump!

Until a more-experienced person provides better information: in general, the tube is to carry away the small amount of leakage of coolant from the water-pump seal; I understand "some" leakage is normal.
I will leave it to more experienced people to define "some", etc.

sleepwalker

Mar 16, 2005 03:53 AM

RE: Water falling out the pump!

loose bearing, broken seal.

replace it now.

SL600_Cruzin

Apr 10, 2005 06:47 AM

RE: Water falling out the pump!

Whatever you do, DO NOT let it overheat, as you could blow the head gasket. Then you'll be into it for a lot more money than just a waterpump.

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