Fox leaky water pump

[m_owing]

Pray those water pump bolts don't break when tightening or removing.
They are notorious for breaking.

Antiseize when reinstalling.

These aren’t the long studs/bolts that hold the pump on. Just small bolts that hold on the backing plate. They face the front of the car and are installed before the pump goes in the car. There’s very little clearance for them.

So one was already super tight/seized. The other head was at that awkward position that a crescent wrench couldn’t get a grip on. So that was a bust.

[redo75]

OK, I'm going back to sleep. Thought I could help out with a solution.

[m_owing]

OK, I'm going back to sleep. Thought I could help out with a solution.

You did help. Those wrenches would’ve been the ticket if the bolts were loose.

[Moadkarcia]

That leaky water pump can be a bit of a headache, but you're on the right track by considering the seal or gasket as the culprit. Sometimes, it's just a matter of a worn-out gasket causing those weeping leaks. So, checking and replacing that could do the trick. In the meantime, I've had my fair share of car troubles too, and it's always nice to find some deals when you need replacement parts. If you're in Canada, you might want to give this link a peek: https://www.firstordercode.com/coupons/autopartsway.ca. They've got some promo codes that could save you a few bucks.

[ZR]

Super common these days, rebuilt or even new pump comes with gaskets that will never stay sealed. Always best to opt for Fel Pro n dump those in the trash.