Water pump i have a leak how do i change water pump

If the water pump is leaking, it needs replacement. Timing belt is replaced at certain mileage intervals . You can have the belt inspected by a garage. The timing belt does not have to be changed to replace the water pump. If a timing belt is changed, then it is standard procedure to change the water pump, since the water pump is removed when replacing the timing belt.

Stop leaks rarely works and are often a waste of money. Before going after the water pump, make sure it is that, that is leaking. Many of the smaller engines have the water pump in line with the timing belt, meaning both will need to be changed.

yes. the impellor on these engines have a tendency to come off the water pump.First you can see if the pump is working by removing a heater hose then have someone to start the engine. if the water sprays a good, solid stream out then the water pump is good. if the water just barely comes out or not at all then the pump is weak or "bad".

if its leaking out of the vent tube hole,, you got a bad pump, if its leaking around the edges of the pump you didn't use sealer at the gasket and that will need to be addressed,, remove the pump and use gasket sealer then tighten down the gasket ( water pump bolts ) in succession , it keeps the gasket from getting a wave in it,

Time to replace the water pump!

this is most likely the water pump if it is leaking at front of engine, the water pump is under the large timing belt cover and driven by the timing belt, so both are changed at the same time.

run pressure test on coolant system, tighten all hoses, has water pump been changed?

you need get the water pump change. seal broken and it is probably stop working.
check the thermostat when you at it. it probably need change too.

The opti-spark distributor cap is below the water pump.
Often a leaking water pump will cause a short in the distributor
Due to the amount of time and labor cost to remove the water pump, and that fact that the water pump has to be removed to replace the distributor cap, it is a good idea to replace the distributor cap at the same time the water pump is replaced. The water pump is driven by a pinion shaft with an " O " ring. Be sure to replace the " O " ring too else you may shortly develop an oil leak at that point.

leaking water pump was standard for that year.
Changing it without changing of taking of the cam belt shouldnt be a problem. but wen u get the new water pump make sure it the same cause in changes from serise 1 to serise 2