Mine has had a very small drip like you describe for several years and
several thousand miles. I bought a new water pump at the time but haven't
fitted it yet as play is minimal and so is water loss.
PaulH.
----- Original Message -----
From: Dr David McNaughton <david@mcna.demon.co.uk>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2000 8:03 PM
Subject: Water Pump - on its way out!
> Hi Folks,
>
> Another question!
>
> I use my MG every day and cover 172 miles. I just noticed a real small
> drip of coolant on the front cross member. It is under the water pump
> and I guess the seal is leaking a little. There is no appreciable loss
> of coolant.
> The question is - should I stop using the car at once OR use with care
> and replace the pump with a new one at the weekend? Is this likely to
> suddenly fail on me?
>
> As usual any advice much appreciated.
>
> David
> --
> Dr David M McNaughton
> Haddington East Lothian
> Radio GM8 KOF
>
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