weephole leaking!

[paxton350]

ok i installed an electric mezeire pump and started filling the system w/ coolant next thing i know i got coolant coming out the weephole on the bottom of the pump, it obviously should have been blocked and now that i think about it it WASNT in the mezeire directions... whats the easiest thing to do since there is coolant in there now and i really dont feel like pulling the pump/radiator to tap another hole for a plug on it... can i just take like a self tapping screw w/ some rtv into the hole would that work? or is there an expandable plug i could use or some jb weld do you think? thanks

[Joe 1320]

Personally, I would drain the coolant and tap the hole. There is a time saving method:
*Drain Coolant
*Remove the top radiator support and front fan assembly
*Remove water pump bolts
*Pull pump foreward, do not disconnect hoses!
*Tap the hole and put in a plug with some thread sealant. You should have plenty of room to work from underneath.
*Reinstall.

I can't remember if you have to remove the serpentine belt, if memory serves me I did. It should take you maybe an hour, tops. I don't think I would trust any other repair.

[Red20170]

I used a small screw and JB Weld till I got around to changing the pump. No leaks for the eight months that it was like that.

[paxton350]

well i tried to mickey mouse it with a self tapping screw and some jb weld on there unfortunately it still leaked while it was on there but i hope to throw quick tig weld on it to solve the problem tommorow what you think?

[Trash man]

last time i checked, weepholes arent suppose to leak till the waterpump seals are shot

[fastTa]

ok i installed an electric mezeire pump and started filling the system w/ coolant next thing i know i got coolant coming out the weephole on the bottom of the pump, it obviously should have been blocked and now that i think about it it WASNT in the mezeire directions... whats the easiest thing to do since there is coolant in there now and i really dont feel like pulling the pump/radiator to tap another hole for a plug on it... can i just take like a self tapping screw w/ some rtv into the hole would that work? or is there an expandable plug i could use or some jb weld do you think? thanks

Is it possible that it is leaking from the brass freeze plug in place of the drive shaft?