Will Radweld fix water pump leak?
Will Radweld fix water pump leak?
Radweld is compatible with coolant. It seals holes in everything that Radweld does, and also seals leaks in the engine block (coolant to air leaks), cylinder head gasket, freeze plugs and water pump gaskets.
Why does my water pump keep leaking coolant?
One thing many people overlook when looking for the source of coolant leaks is the water pump. It has a weep hole and when the pump bearings are shot it will begin to leak to let people know to look for a problem. If you have looked and looked and not found the leak. It is probably from the water pump.
What causes coolant to leak on GM Vortec Spider?
One of the most common problems on the GM Vortec ‘Spider’ 4.3L, 5.0L, and 5.7L engines is coolant leaking from the intake manifold gaskets.
Why is coolant coming out of the intake?
This expansion and contraction is due to the engine starting and heating up and then cooling down when turned off. Over time and thousands of miles, this action of expansion and contraction (of the cylinder head and intake manifold), plus the rushing/moving coolant starts to eat away and/or tear the intake gaskets at their coolant ports.
What to do if coolant leak from intake manifold?
To make sure your intake gasket replacement doesn’t come back with a coolant leak in the near or long term… there’s another very important consideration to keep in mind and it’s that you need to torque the intake manifold bolts with a torque wrench.
What kind of water pump does an Oldsmobile Bravada have?
The Oldsmobile Bravada’s water pump is designed to function for many thousands of miles, but replacing one is a straightforward endeavor. All models of the Bravada series were manufactured with the 4.3 liter V-6 engine, which had a front-mounted, belt driven water pump.
One of the most common problems on the GM Vortec ‘Spider’ 4.3L, 5.0L, and 5.7L engines is coolant leaking from the intake manifold gaskets.
What should I Fill my Bravada radiator with?
Close the drain plug, then fill from the radiator cap a 50/50 mix of coolant and ordinary water, if the coolant is not diluted already. Once the radiator is full, crank up the Bravada without sealing the radiator cap.
To make sure your intake gasket replacement doesn’t come back with a coolant leak in the near or long term… there’s another very important consideration to keep in mind and it’s that you need to torque the intake manifold bolts with a torque wrench.
