Mitsubishi Pajero dripping coolant from engine

Car: Mitsubishi Pajero
Variant: 2.5turbo diesel auto
Model Year: 2000

Categories: Gearbox & Clutch

Help..... I have dripping coolant from just behind the thermostat. When the car is not running there is no drip. When its turned on it starts to drip and I have read in Haynes that this is to tell you the water pump is busted.

Is this right?
Do I need to replace the water pump?

I could not see a hole and Ian not sure what to do. I have replaced the head and the cambelt. It's had a new radiator and still the car looses water. Could this be the reason why???

Posted: Apr 10, 2011 (13 years ago)

Dean.72

Points: 8

Very possible it's the water pump , bearing / seal goes causing it to leak . A pressure test on cooling system will confirm leak if in doubt .

Posted Apr 10, 2011 (13 years ago)

whittingehame

Points: 38,543

Hi again. Thanks again for the info. The drip is coming from just behind the thermo. Is this the base of the waterpump? I have ordered a replacement water pump which I will be fitting tomorrow. Thanks again. Dean

Posted Apr 11, 2011 (13 years ago)

Dean.72

Points: 8

Could be leaking from pump spindle,pump body , themostat housing , gasket etc.

Posted Apr 11, 2011 (13 years ago)

whittingehame

Points: 38,543

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