I have antifreeze leaking out of a small hole under my Alternator right next to my timing belts. Please help I just had my radiator changed.
Oct 10, 2008 at 9:47 AM
1996 Toyota Camry Antifreeze leak
1996 TOYOTA CAMRY
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The radiator lower hose is connected to the water pump on the engine (under the alternator). On the left side of that lower hose is a small hole. Is that the one leaking. That is the water pump. You need a new one.
Buy the original/dealer part or AISIN brand (made in Japan). Never buy remanufactured. Does not last long.
If you plan on keeping the car for few more years and you are going to replace the water pump. I suggest you replace the following too: timing belt, front camshaft and crankshaft oil seal, oil pump oil seal and oil pump O ring, two idler pulleys, tensioner spring, and thermostat. As I said, always buy parts that are original/dealer or made in Japan. It last longer.
Buy the original/dealer part or AISIN brand (made in Japan). Never buy remanufactured. Does not last long.
If you plan on keeping the car for few more years and you are going to replace the water pump. I suggest you replace the following too: timing belt, front camshaft and crankshaft oil seal, oil pump oil seal and oil pump O ring, two idler pulleys, tensioner spring, and thermostat. As I said, always buy parts that are original/dealer or made in Japan. It last longer.
Oct 11, 2008 at 11:48 PM
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