Dan_Storm 0 Posted June 9, 2006 A few days ago I gave the C an oil & filter change. I also took the oppertunity to drain the coolant, flush using holts and refill. After doing the work I went for a spin and she was running great.... The next morning I left for work and things weren't so good! A leak has developed near the coolant drain plug, I assumed the plug was loose so climbed under the engine for a look - the leak is not coming from the plug. I cannot see where the leak is but it is in that area - waterpump? A tappetty kinda noise has also developed when the engine is cold. The noise increases with engine speed (it sounds a bit like a couple of ball-bearings rattling in a can which leads me to the water pump again). The noise goes away after a few minutes of running. Also when switching off the engine a squeak can be heard for a second. Ok, I'm pretty sure this is my waterpump giving up but just want to make sure I'm not missing anything obvious. Ideas anyone? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve @ 0 Posted June 9, 2006 Could well be. had to change mine a couple of weeks back, was making a nasty noise as the bearings were shot!. Its cheap ~ £25 from GSF and easy enough to change. Do a serach on here there's a guild somewhere to replacing the water pump, it's pretty usefull. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites