Rover 200 (1995 - 1999) - 1996 1.6 loss of coolant

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Sat 23 Aug 2008 13:55
1996 1.6 loss of coolant - van
My 1996 rover 216sli auto has been very good although only doing very low mileage, still only done 41K. Has been seeping coolant from the water pump, so requested garage to change pump, they stated that although the bearing was ok coolant had been seeping from the pump seal. New pump and cam belt fitted, drove home a distance of 5 miles all ok checked some 2 hours after and a large puddle of coolant was under the engine, this time instead of coming from the cam belt end it appears to be coming from under the thermostat housing? The engine has never overheated or missed a beat and on starting is still running swetly? Why would this new leak appear after having a water pump fitted and what could be the cause? and rectification, Thanks if anyone can help.
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