> - where exactly is the weep hole on the water pump?
Should be in the neck that stick out, inside the pulley, near the bottom.
> - how much driving does it take and how long should I wait to
> see if it clears up by itself?
IMO 125 miles is enough.
> - I have new seals and gaskets so is it a matter of just
> replacing the seals?
To replace the seal that is leaking basically requires following all the
steps in that article. It's just like a rebuild except you reuse the old
bearings.
> - any tips or advice on removing and installing a water pump?
Not really, the R&R is the easy part. Drain the coolant first (obviously),
and I like Hylomar for gasket dressing. BTW, local Harbor Freight really
did have genuine Hylomar at $5/tube.
Randall
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