1998 Mazda 323 water pump

Tiny
JON35Y
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  • 1998 MAZDA 323
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 73,000 MILES
Car radiator water overheating then spilling but gauge is not overheating water pump doesnt seem 2 be leaking is this a water pump fault or gasket no oil leeks?
Sunday, June 8th, 2008 AT 3:47 PM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Hi jon35y,

It could be a faulty radiator cap since it is not overheating.

Are the radiator fans working and do they work continously with AC off?

Water pump need not be leaking to be faulty, sometimes they are not pumping as the vanes have worn off.
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Sunday, June 15th, 2008 AT 9:02 AM

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