Coolant leak 2002 Sebring not from bleeder block
 

Hi all,

I could use some advice; I have a coolant leak that appears to be in the area of the water outlet (NOT the bleeder block assy, but the thermostat and water outlet behind the alternator/compressor).

A couple of weeks ago I replaced the thermostat and gasket along with both hoses on the outlet. It appeared that the original problem was a pinhole leak in the small hose on the outlet. All was well for a few days.

I am again leaking in what appears to be the same area.

I had inspected the plastic housing for cracks before I replaced it.

Before I tear into this area again is there anything I might be overlooking.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thank you,

Jim

water pump the weep hole for the water pump is right above the thermostat housing

Water pump replacement advice
 

Thanks I found the weep hole, this is the source of the leak.

Some advice please, kind of on a budget but have been told I should replace timing components at the same time.

Do all the components need to be replaced, this appears to be very costly or is there a select list of high failure items.

This appears to be a bit of a complex repair, not out of my ability though. Is there any special gotcha's I need to worry about, or just follow the steps in the Haynes manual (which can be a bit vague at times).

Thank you in advance

Jim

get a timing chain kit it will have everything but a water pump and a timing cover gasket

Do I need to replace all the timing components
 

A timing kit runs $400 Plus dollars, D0 I really need to replace everthing or just the guides?

I would have never thought that just changing a water pump would almost become a major engine overhaul.

I would like to do some preventative maintance, but keep in some kind of budget if possible.

Engine is a 2002 model with 131,000 miles.

Replace it all or you'll be walking. That's about as mild as I can put it. ;)