93 Camry - Water leak problems: what to do.

[trelaine]

Hi all,

I've a dilemma with a 93 Camry. I recently replaced the thermostat and belts -- unfortunately I didn't check the condition of this vehicle prior to doing the work. But it seems to be leaking in two places rather profusely when the thermostat opens.

I've posted images to give anyone a better idea of where it's leaking. You can view the image of the area affected here:

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...cam-disc01.jpg


In this image I've marked three areas.

#1 - this looks like some kind of "weep hole" where it leaks when the thermostat is open.

#2 - Water is leaking from the bottom of this pulley shaft (or so it seems). I assume the water pump is here? I've checked to make sure that this isn't actually coming from someplace else like the thermostat or the pipe that connects to the thermostat housing.

#3 - I'm not entirely sure how to remove this bolt. I assume I put a screwdriver or something in one of the holes on this pulley to hold it in place before I remove it. BUT, do I need to remove this. I don't want to run into any surprises and make more work than I have to for myself.

I took a picture of the read end of the vehicle so you know what it is. It's posted here:

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...cam-disc02.jpg


Any help would be appreciated.

Thanx much,
Tre

[500KCamry]

Originally Posted by trelaine

Hi all,

I've a dilemma with a 93 Camry. I recently replaced the thermostat and belts -- unfortunately I didn't check the condition of this vehicle prior to doing the work. But it seems to be leaking in two places rather profusely when the thermostat opens.

I've posted images to give anyone a better idea of where it's leaking. You can view the image of the area affected here:

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...cam-disc01.jpg


In this image I've marked three areas.

#1 - this looks like some kind of "weep hole" where it leaks when the thermostat is open.

#2 - Water is leaking from the bottom of this pulley shaft (or so it seems). I assume the water pump is here? I've checked to make sure that this isn't actually coming from someplace else like the thermostat or the pipe that connects to the thermostat housing.

#3 - I'm not entirely sure how to remove this bolt. I assume I put a screwdriver or something in one of the holes on this pulley to hold it in place before I remove it. BUT, do I need to remove this. I don't want to run into any surprises and make more work than I have to for myself.

I took a picture of the read end of the vehicle so you know what it is. It's posted here:

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...cam-disc02.jpg


Any help would be appreciated.

Thanx much,
Tre

1 is the timing belt tensioner - its an alignment hole - not a weeping hole.
2 is the crankshaft pulley
3 the easiet way to remove is with (1) an impact wrench or (2) with the starter but that needs some prep work first.

If you have coolant leaking from these areas, you likely have a water pump leak, its further up the block but still behind the timing belt cover you are looking at. Look at the DIY's regarding changing the timing belt. You may as well do the belt while you are repairing the water pump.