Date: 20 May 2003 11:22:00 -0700 From: onerpmnopsamo.com (Rob) Subject: Re: '97 900: coolant leak (frost plug?) and dead tach/boost gauge
"Walp" <buckeye3nopsamitech.net> wrote in message news:<PBqya.3760$sh5.2692037nopsamsvr28.news.prodigy.com>... > My 96 9000CS had a similar problem, 2-3 cups of coolant per week this went > on for most of the winter, I was worried that my dhead gasket was leaking. > But it was the water pump. The water pump seal started to fail and the > fluid would exit through the water pump "weep" hole. This "weep" hole > allows you to see that the seal is starting to fail and the pump needs > replacement. My mechanic solved the problem for $ 275.00, (new pump). Thanks. Unfortunately, I took mine to 2 places and the answer for me was a leaky head gasket. $900 including new valve cover gasket, thermostat, serp. belt, oil change, etc. I didn't have them diagnose the 2 gauge problems, as I ran out of cash!