Originally Posted by
bbrisken
Greetings,
I wiped the areas that were once wet and came back with what appears to be oil. That being said, I was thinking about starting it and letting it get hot enough to spew again to give it an immediate check. Do you think this is advisable? The knocking noise is disturbing.
Thanks again for your input!
Brad
First, I would release the tension on the accessory belt and see if there is any play in the water pump (your 4 bolt pully you mentioned in your OP). If it is tight with no lateral play/movement check the other pullies/accessories for any play in those shafts/bearings. After that preliminary look, reinstall the belt and run the motor at idle and see if you can source the leak. I shouldn't have to say this BUT make sure you do not get too close to the moving parts as getting wrapped around something may cost some fingers as a minimum.. Come back and let us know if you still have all your digits (and what you did or didn't find @ anything loose or leaking).
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