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Question: my water pump was leaking so i went to auto zone and got a new duralast one and

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mikecarter, Trenton, MI, January 05, 2012, 15:25
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it started leaking at the weep hole is this defective or is there some other reason?

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    mastertech6371 January 05, 2012, 19:36
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    how long??
    if it fails in a very short time, it could be defective or it could be the fan or viscous clutch vibrating it.

    also, have an electrolysis test done as if it is high, it will deteriorate rubber parts in the cooling system.

    Roy

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