Leaking Coolant?

[dahute2]

My 05 Rincon is leaking coolant from the drain hose that connects to the water pump. It leaked all of the coolant out of the radiator (Even when the machine is off). What could be causing this?

[Woody_393]

Sounds like the water pump seal is shot. More than likely it's more than just that (impeller broken, or impeller shaft is shot), but you'll have to tear into it to see for sure.

[Chiefshocker]

That's your weep hole.. when coolant gets beyond the seal it leaks out the hole instead of into your case... like woody said its probably a bad seal. But i have seen it something as simple as a loose nut on the impeller. But that usually happens after a rebuild and someone forgot to tighten it properly. You'll have to pull the pump cover over to check the nut.. if you can move it with your hand its too loose. If it hasn't been worked on recently then its most likely the seal. Good luck

[dahute2]

Thanks guys it was the seal. Believe it or not Honda doesnt sell anything past the impeller as far as replacement parts. My local shop was able to sell me parts that went into a honda dirt bike and they were exactly what i needed. Thanks for all the advice.