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Got me a radiator (new to me), local junkyard found it for me from a few counties over, $55 more down the drain. Got it fired up (starts like a champ, ran like a top) to find that the water pump leaks.

 

Haven't gone to tear into it yet, but is there a gasket there that might be shot? Reckon something is gone amuck and I'm gonna be throwin more money down the drain?

 

I don't know how long the car was run without/low on coolant, what is the likelyhood of the head being cracked?

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run without coolant is always bad.

 

there is an oring seal at the water pump and a small hose attaced to the block that may be the suspects as well.

 

Yea, I know it is bad, but I was wondering if the little 3 cylinder can take some abuse (however many miles w/o coolant to the mechanic's shop), or if I can expect a total rebuild of the Justy.

 

I think it might be the O-ring since it appears to be leaking around where the pump meets the block. Is there a rebuild kit for the water pump? Where should I get the o-ring (no local Subaru dealer, would have to order off the internet)?

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Yea, I know it is bad, but I was wondering if the little 3 cylinder can take some abuse (however many miles w/o coolant to the mechanic's shop), or if I can expect a total rebuild of the Justy.

 

I think it might be the O-ring since it appears to be leaking around where the pump meets the block. Is there a rebuild kit for the water pump? Where should I get the o-ring (no local Subaru dealer, would have to order off the internet)?

 

ah wait. its a justy? I assumed it was an EA motor.:-\

 

just replace the water pump.the dont cost that much.

 

a compression test would be a good thing to do if you are not sure of the motors internal condition in addition to pressure testing the cooling system.

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