I hope this question isn't too basic for this forum but i'm not exactly a car mechanic though i am trying to learn how to work on my car myself. I found today when i started my car that it began leaking water from the water pump area, i haven't been able to pinpoint the exact spot yet due to time constraints. if the leak is from the pump, does the whole pump assembly need replaced?? thanks in advance for any help guys!!!!!


96 z28, 6-speed, k&n intake, manual fan switch, many more to come!!!

 

if it is a coolant leak from the pump, yes, the whole waterpump assm. needs to be replaced


are you sure its coolant?(green or orange, depending)

 

yes dave, it is orange and i could slightly smell it burning the last few times i drove the car but did not see any drippage until yesterday....the longer the car ran, the worse the drip got.... thanks for the help!!!!!!!!!!!!! by the way would it be worth it to change to an electric pump????

 

Buy an electric water pump its around the same price as a new oem one. It will give you around 10rwhp

 

When I bought mine I also got the painless wiring elec waterpump harness that comes with a relay etc. It makes the install a breeze I recommend this harness to anyone looking to purchase a elec wp in the future. Sumitt racing sells the wiring harness for around 40 dollars i believe