Thank you all
Gentlemen,
As ususual, the support here is great.
Yes. I blame the cold for everything. Went over to Adams Custom Engines and they explained that when it's cold the car sits. And sits. The seal is already worn and probably hard and doesn't seal as well. He assumed that it leaks when I drive it but I don't notice it as much. That figures. He called his NAPA supplier and I have a new one coming from Sacramento tomorrow. About $62. Cheap... I figure having one rebuilt would cost as much in labor. As soon as it warms up I'll swap it out.
Jose, I think you told me to swap out the water pump when I put the T5 in 2 years ago.
Ok...You were right. I assume also that this is the original or the one the previous owner put i when he restored the car. About time.
You also advised me to put an electrical fuel pump in but I was short on time. I assume that's next...
Anyway, I'll have several water pumps ready for rebuild or to be used as cores. Might as well put them back in circulation (Get it? Circulation... Me so funny
) I have one coming off the car, another just sitting and a third disassembled.
I still think I might think about some kind of block heater if I stay up here. Geez do I miss Phoenix!