Leaking coolant

Tiny
DAVIDELLIOTT
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  • 1994 CADILLAC DEVILLE
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 160,000 MILES
I have 1993 cadillac deville 4.9 engine I had a busted fins on the water pump I replaced it it was leaking before I replaced the pump I put a new water pump on and it is still leaking and it looks like it is leaking behind the pump any ideas on what it could be I know its hard trying to fix a leak you guys cant see any ideas
Tuesday, December 28th, 2010 AT 9:21 AM

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Tiny
FACTORYJACK
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If it is leaking behind the pulley end of the pump, and behind the silver timing cover that is sandwiched in there, I would suggest thet the inlet housing is either dislodged, the gasket for the inlet housing dropped when the bolts were out, or the inlet housing is cracked, or corroded through.
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