86 GT Water Pump

[Kade5114]

I replaced the radiator, heater core (ugh) and coolant hoses in my 86 GT. Went to cycle water and cleaner through because the coolant was *quite* rusty when I drained it, and immediately after starting up had a pretty steady flow coming from the weep hole on the water pump and didn’t before. So, I bought a new water pump, went to move the car over in the garage (car ran for about 5 minutes) and had no leak.

Is intermittent leaking from the weep hole a thing?

I’m going to replace the water pump anyways and hopefully not break any bolts off in the block, but I was just curious why I would have a weep hole leak and then not. (And yes, there’s still water in the car, it didn’t all leak out the first time)

 

[AeroCoupe]

I’ve not seen one be intermittent. I’d replace as well. Just me but if it’s original to the car I would think about ordering a set of water pump bolts before doing the job.

 

[General karthief]

I’ve not seen one be intermittent. I’d replace as well. Just me but if it’s original to the car I would think about ordering a set of water pump bolts before doing the job.

And a tube of Antiseize....

 

[nickyb]

Yes the water. pump bolts and anti seize are a must, ill add calling Dorothy also cause you gonna look like the tin man