Coolant Leak Near the Water Pump? Diagnose Before Replacement
Coolant near a water pump does not prove pump failure. Use a cold inspection, bounded vacuum-hold test, repair boundary, vacuum fill and verification.
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Cooling System Pressure Test: Safe Setup and Result Guide
Pressure-test a cold cooling system using the correct adapter and vehicle limit, then interpret pressure loss with physical evidence instead of guessing the leak path.