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Lubricate sealant

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I would first add a lubricating sealant to swell the seals before replacing the pump.

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Replace pump

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I would first add a lubricating sealant to swell the seals before replacing the pump.

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I would first add a lubricating sealant to swell the seals before replacing the pump.

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Replace pump

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I would first add a lubricating sealant to swell the seals before replacing the pump.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I noticed a drop of calcified antifreez at the bottom of the water pump. which has a white trail leading from behind the waterpump pulley. There is no apparent coolant drip under the car but this just may be the beggining and I would like to cut if off before is becomes more significant. How difficult is it to change out the waterpump? It looks fairly straight forward but I have learned that most of the times when it look to easy they turn out not to be. Or this something that should just be left to a service shop. Thanks in advance. I am going to try to attache a picture. [IMG]E:\DCIM\101MSDCF\DSC00774.JPG[/IMG] I give up with the picture...uuhhgg!!

POST 2Original post

You have to partially remove the cross member support (back) and support engine to remove the pump. I would first add a lubricating sealant to swell the seals before replacing the pump. This often provides a perminent fix.

POST 3 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Is there a specific brand/type you would recommend? Thanks

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Any of the brand names. It is a liquid that comes in a pint bottle. I think Prestone is in most of the auto stores. OR: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002JM82W/...W&linkCode=asn

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