Modeo Diesel Water Leak

[simonsp]

Hi everyone!! I have just come across a duratorq 2l diesel 51 plate mondeo with a water leak. It looks as if it is dripping from underneath power steering pump. Am I right in thinking that the water pump or thermostat share the same housing as the power steering pump? If so would a seal have gone in between the two? Or is it more likely that the housing itself would have cracked?

Any answers will be greatly appreciated

Cheers Simon

[DAS]

hi, yes the water pump is run off a shaft from the power steering pump, it is a well known problem that the water pump leaks there. its usually requires a new water pump. hope this has been helpful.