[DML] Re: Help! My car is bleeding green!

["DMC Joe" <DMCJOE@xxxx>]

Gus,

Before you sign the death certificate for you water pump be aware that
there are two coolant hoses under the intake manifold that are connected
to the back of the pump. When these hoses leak coolant will pool at the top
of the engine block. Engine heating this coolant would explain your "slight
antifreeze-like smell".

To isolate the problem you will need to perform a cooling system pressure
test. If you don't have a tester go to your favorite auto service facility
and ask them to pressure test your cooling system.

To determine if the water pump is leaking you will need to look at the
"weep hole" which is located just behind the pulley under the underside of
the
main shaft. You will need a small mirror to see this hole..

DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx>
Web Site: <http://www.deloreanservices.com>

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From: Gus Schlachter <gus@xxxx>
To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [DML] Help! My car is bleeding green!
Date: Friday, August 20, 1999 11:50 PM

After driving yesterday in the 100+ degree Texas heat, I noticed a slight
antifreeze-like smell in the garage. Sure enough, today I found a few
ounces of the green stuff on the garage floor. It wasn't leaking at the
time, but when I removed the radiator cap (resevoir cap?) the fluid started
flowing freely. I can't see exactly where from, but it's on the
ignition-timing marks and is dripping from just above. Since all the hoses
are six months old, I'm inclined to believe that my water pump has failed.

So my question to you, dear reader, is: do you agree with my diagnosis? 
And
if so, do you think I should attempt to tackle this problem myself? And
how
many beers will it require?


Gus Schlachter
Austin, TX
VIN #4695



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