How do you know when you need to replce your water pump?

In m 96 Chevy Cavalier the coolant is pouring out of the little hole in the water pump...Does that mean I need to replce the whole thing, or could there be a different problem causing that?



All the coolant pours steadily out of the hole...and I'm pretty sure it isn't from a hose.How do you know when you need to replce your water pump?yes, if the coolant is coming out of the weep hole at the bottom of the water pump you need to replace it.How do you know when you need to replce your water pump?When the temp gauge goes into the red. When the radiator hoses fail from heat. When you engine seizes or the head warps. All of these are pretty good indicators that the water pump is poo-poo.How do you know when you need to replce your water pump?that,s when it needs replaced when water is coming out the weep hole. it means the seal is shot.How do you know when you need to replce your water pump?thats called the weep hole and it leaks when the seals go bad in the water pump. just replace it,not that expensive.How do you know when you need to replce your water pump?that hole is the vent hole to let you know the seals an bering are bad . so replace water pumpHow do you know when you need to replce your water pump?Yes you need to replace the water pump. The internal seals of the pump have failed.