Bob, I understand, what I went through changing that belt, I should have sent it to a garage. The labor cost would not have been worth the frustration plus I would not have had to purchase a special tool to change the belt. They told me that the pump is $130. The last pump I changed was on a 1969 Olds 98. I still remember complaining that part was $29. I don't know why I did not smell any antifreeze or why there was nothing on the ground. She parks the car at the same place. Even if there was some on the ground I am glad that it is the red stuff. My guide tends to try and lick things. Since the van is on a lift with no antifreeze I suspect that it will become a priority job at the dealer. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Kennedy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, December 01, 2008 6:05 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] antifreeze leak
It's a big job, the timing belt has to come off to get to the water pump. Usually there is a sign of some sort to tell if the pump is getting ready to die. A special noise they make, or some dripping. Not likely the dealership pumped it up to 30 pounds and blew the seal around the pump shaft. Remember part of that price is that high dollar anti freeze too. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lenny McHugh" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "handyman-blind" <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, December 01, 2008 5:10 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] antifreeze leak > Just got a ride home from the car dealership. A few months ago I had the > coolant changed. The other day I turned the rear heat on in the van and > shortly after there was no heat in the front. The temp gage in the van > stayed at the normal position. > I assumed that there was an air lock in the rear heater that caused the > fluid level to drop. 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