coolant leak

2003 BMW 745
200,000 MILES
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WALTDOG69
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in front timing cover there appeares to be a weep hole located just left of water pump. under presssure coolant leaks from hole. what does that indicate?
Apr 18, 2013 at 12:48 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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replace the water pump.

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Apr 18, 2013 at 3:57 PM
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WRENCHTOSS
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The 745 cars have a problem with a coolant transfer pipe under the intake leaking
very extensive repair I have done several in my shop . The weep hole he's talking about is in the timing cover not on the pump..
May 21, 2013 at 5:47 PM
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