why does replacement water pumps for 5.3 engine not have a weep hole
What is your question?
Replacing water pump on 2002 Silverado Z71 pickup with 5.3 engine and noted that new water pump bought a O'reilly's auto
parts store does not have a visible weep hole (Murray made in China water pump counter person does not know but says all new water pumps Murray CP5014 do not have weep holes?
Question is this a manufactures flaw?
What makes this problem better or worse?
coolant leak
How long has your 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD had this problem?
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