Leaking Coolant- Water Pump Install Help?

[jelly450]

Hello,

I have a 300SD turbo diesel that ran hot last night; it got into the hot area before I could pull over. I but some coolant and water into the radiator, and was able to make it home. When I checked this morning all of the coolant was gone. I put some more in, and this time noticed a steady leak coming from somewhere underneath. I am thinking that it is the water pump. I am a newbie and a girl Is replacing the pump difficult? My husband will actually do the work, but he is not mechanically inclined and unfortunately, we can't really afford to take this to a shop.

We were able to follow the directions to replace the brake pads (but really it was so easy that a chimp could do it LOL)

Any help and pictures would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

[plurkje]

First clean and dry the area! To make sure it is actually the water pump. (they do not tend to leak).

[jelly450]

I was thinking it was the weep hole. Which based on what I've read means I need to replace the water pump. So if someone could please help.

[karugs]

If it's leaking at the weep hole, your water pump is indeed, weeping. Replacement is necessary.

Glad it didn't leave you stranded for long. Welcome aboard!

I believe somebody is also posting about the water pump, and I remember one of the forumers here debating whether or not to remove the harmonic balancer to gain enough clearance. Somebody else might know what I'm talking about