"Tim" <T&L@askme.net> wrote in
news:2Z-dnZnvxZN6NHvVnZ2dnUVZ_vudnZ2d@comcast.com:

> I have a 95 Buick with a 3800. I replace the water pump 6 months
ago.
> Today it is leaking coolant. At first I thought it was the water
pump
> again but the leak is coming above the WP. I did a quick look as it
is
> getting dark and it appears to be a short tube that has a 90 degree
> bend in it. This looks like the old by pass hose for the t stat but
it
> appears to be steel not a hose. Any ideas what could be leaking?
>
> TIA
>

On a series II 3800, the belt tensioner is water cooled. When it
goes, the whole tensioner assembly has to be replaced.