Re: '94 TBird LX V8: Water pump?
Car in subject line has 61k mi.
I pull out the garage the other day, look back, see little puddle. Not at all inclined to ignore such things, I go back, determine it is coolant (ethylene glycol and water).
So I pull my usual trick, throw huge piece of cardboard under rediator/motor, wait for more leaks. No leaks for a while.
Now the weather's gone to hell, it's leaking again. Spotted
2 trickles from the plastic cover under the radiator this morn.Every time I open my Haynes manual, I am reminded of the fact that it would make excellent kindling ... I am perpetually tempted ...
Do these 4.6 L beasties typically need a water pump replacement after only 61k (mostly city) miles?
Where's the coolant overflow on this silly goose?
Water pump is just above the crankshaft pulley? If it's the pump, and I put it up on ramps (running), I can crawl under, maybe see coolant coming out the weep hole in the pump (just like it worked many years ago)?
They didn't move it back the gas tank with the fuel pump, did they??? Just kidding, just kidding ...
I can't work on it 'till the weather improves, but I can maybe nail down what to look for in the meantime ...
Thanks, Puddin'