Small amounts of moisture or oil around the weep hole is probably not a problem, but if there is significant leakage of water or oil, it is time to replace the water pump. In this video i explain the purpose of the water pump weep hole and what it means when small or large amount of coolant leaking out of it Water pump weep hole leaks appear at a specific spot on the pump body and worsen with engine speed
New Water Pump Leaking From Weep Hole
Other coolant leaks come from hoses, gaskets, or the radiator and might leak even when the engine is off.
Learn about other signs of a bad water pump in our article how to diagnose a bad water pump
Addressing bad water pump symptoms check for coolant leaks if you know your seals are worn or damaged, or your weep hole is leaking coolant, you’ll want to locate where the leak originated from and inspect for other signs that indicate a coolant leak. It leaks when the shaft seal leaks The shaft seal leaks when it is failing Classic telltale symptom of a failing/failed water pump
Time for a visit to the mechanic to replace the water pump.
