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1998 Chevrolet Lumina Repair Question


Topics covered: Gas, Water pump, Pressure test.
Mileage: 206,000 miles.

Asked on July 21, 2012

Leaking

Car was overheating so removed the thermostat still overheating replaced water pump now its leaking. bad gasket. made gasket put water pump back on. no leaking took for test drive. hit the gas water sprays. removed water pump AGAIN gasket sealer looked burnt and bubbled on bottom. HELP getting super frustrated. someone mentioned a timing cover gasket kit or a water pump housing kit??
Avatar Asked by exoticlady86

Answer

Replied on July 21, 2012

you should presure test the system to see where the leak actually is.

autozone rents pressure testers for this exact application.

if you rent one let us kow where the leak looks like it coming from.

Tiny Answered by ALLPRO (expert)
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