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Originally Posted by Rversteeg
I have a slightly wheeping top waterpump gasket and need to top up coolant regularly, though not weekly. Although it is not a serious loss of coolant, it certainly has an effect on the power steering belt. With a cold engine it will sometimes slip for a few minutes, making the power steering juddery when driving off and noisy when cornering. I guess the heat from the slipping dries out the belt as it disappears after half a mile or so.
The belt is probably soaked with coolant over time, as replacing the belt last time cured this problem for over a year.
Replacing the waterpump is still on my list, but I hesitate what to do: just replacing the top gasket or the complete waterpump. The leaking is severe though getting slightly worse, especially when driving in heavy traffic.
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Don't hold off dealing with it for too long ... as you well know!!
The top joint on my 745 was weeping very sightly for a year or so and only needed a slight top-up every twice a year .... BUT, when I needed the car for my daughter when she was over from NZ for her to drive to Harry Potter World it was early January. However, I struggled out in the cold to check tyres etc etc. Then, I popped the bonnet and !!!! the header tank was drained to virtually the bottom!! Needless to say that required alternative transport. These things creep up on you - Bob