92 Deville 4.9 waterpump

[PAUL T]

I started my 92 Deville the other day, it had been in storage for a while, and while it was running I went to do some other things. When I came back there was water all over the hood and engine compartment like something was leaking on the belt and it was throwing antifreeze in a perfect line. I shut it down and checked all the hose connections but could not find any leaks. I then suspected the waterpump and found it leaking in that area but could not pinpoint it.

1.) Is there a weep hole on these pumps that will let water seep onto the pulleys and belt?

2.) How hard is it to change and what should I look out for?

The manual makes it look fairly easy but I know there is not much room between the pulleys and the inner fender. I know the front tire has to be removed to access the splash shield to remove the lower bolts. I know it is going to be harder than the one I change in my 94 Northstar.

[Ranger]

1.) Is there a weep hole on these pumps that will let water seep onto the pulleys and belt?

Yes, I believe there is.

2.) How hard is it to change and what should I look out for?

Thankfully, I never had to do one, but it does look tight. I think BBF has though. He'll chime in.

EDIT:

Oops, double post. I see he already has.

[BodybyFisher]

Thanks Ranger, I have responded here on the 4.9 water pump,

http://caddyinfo.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=17094