mbws400

Is it normal for oil and water to leak when water pump seals go bad.It has a rattle now when engine is on.

Thanks for any info

Maeve

iTrader: (2)

No its not !!, How many miles do you have on your ride?

mbws400

130000, the rattle is in the water pump. not in the engine

mtsao

Please correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the water pump <<inside>> the engine?? Hence when engine is 'open' and timing belt is being replaced, water pump is replaced also??
Mike

VVT-i

The water pump is mounted in the front part of the engine behind the timing cover and drive by the timing belt. It's a good idea to replace the water pump when doing the timing belt, but some shop just do the timing belt only( cheaper advertising price).
mbws400, when the water pump leaks its only leaks water, but there's the front crank seal and cam seals that can leak oil. I recommend to replace all the oil seal when do the water pump+ check all the pulley and tension behind the timing covers.

mbws400

i had the whole front of the engine done. Replaced everything thats recomended plus the bracket and bearing for fan.