Solution to my leaking water pump weep hole?

Just a crazy shot in the dark as you are saying it is a b...h to change that new water pump.

Turn radiator cap 1/2 turn to allow pressure release. Rubber tipped blow gun with line pressure at 50 psi.

Remove fan belt. Apply air pressure into weep hole with blow gun rubber tip, while turning water pump/fan shaft back and forth by hand.

With a brand new pump with a brand new seal, there could be a spec of sand or internal engine corrosion that worked its way in between the new seal and shaft > coming from inside the water jacket.

See if you can back blow that weep hole cavity and dislodge the dirt between the seal and shaft, spinning the shaft by hand.

Worth a simple try before you dig into it again and buy more parts. It may stop dripping.

Good Luck....


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