Water Pump Leaking

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   I have a Waukesha Ford 351 in my 74 Martinique and a small amount of antifreeze is leaking into the bulge.  It seems to come from my water pump.  Could freezing temps in my unheated garage freeze trapped water to cause my seals to leak or is it worse?  I didn't run it when adding antifreeze this year.

Thanks any help is greatly appreciated.

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martin 74 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: January-02-2005 Status: Offline Points: 136	Post Options Post Reply Quote martin 74 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Water Pump Leaking Posted: February-17-2007 at 5:58pm
	I have a Waukesha Ford 351 in my 74 Martinique and a small amount of antifreeze is leaking into the bulge. It seems to come from my water pump. Could freezing temps in my unheated garage freeze trapped water to cause my seals to leak or is it worse? I didn't run it when adding antifreeze this year. Thanks any help is greatly appreciated.

79nautique Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: January-27-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 7872	Post Options Post Reply Quote 79nautique Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February-18-2007 at 9:31am
	RWP or circulation pump?

martin 74 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: January-02-2005 Status: Offline Points: 136	Post Options Post Reply Quote martin 74 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February-19-2007 at 12:42am
	circulation pump

79nautique Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: January-27-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 7872	Post Options Post Reply Quote 79nautique Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February-19-2007 at 10:29am
	I wouldn't get excited about it now if it is only a small amount, like a drip now and then but come spring you'll need a new cir pump because the seal is worn out in it causing the leak.

martin 74 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: January-02-2005 Status: Offline Points: 136	Post Options Post Reply Quote martin 74 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February-19-2007 at 12:20pm
	Thank you! Your well informed confirmation is a big relief. Great forum. I'm ready for spring. Rich

79nautique Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: January-27-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 7872	Post Options Post Reply Quote 79nautique Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February-19-2007 at 12:27pm
	get a directional pump and not a bi-directional pump when you replace it come spring, I think skidim had the right pump at a good price when I did mine a couple of years ago.

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