2003 Malibu 3.1L leakin coolant

[wpginterceptor1]

my Daughter in law's malibu is leakin coolant from where the Bleeder assembly meets the water pump housing.. is there a gasket in there?? its NOT leaking directly at the bleeder but right where that whole piece meets the water pump housing!! Do I just remove it and use gasket maker and put it back or is there an O ring that needs replacing too??

PIC OF THE LEAK

 

[zora]

It uses an O ring, look at the diagram

1993-2007 GM Thermostat Bypass Pipe Adapter Seal 10189205 GM | GMPartsDirect.com

1993-2007 GM part # 10189205 - Thermostat Bypass Pipe Adapter Seal

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[G-558706]

anybody else have an issue with theirs leaking? was it just an ez oring replacement?

 

[zora]

A seal after 20 years is not unusual to leak. If you are unsure about a successful repair try a professional.

 

[wpginterceptor1]

I am a professional, thats why im askin if there is any tips on these, if its just the simple o-ring no problem

 

[zora]

Here is a video where they remove the pipe assembly

 

[wpginterceptor1]

thanx, was debating ordering the whole assembly, but looks like might as well