Yeah I feel the same about "magic" potions and short cuts, but I dont have much else I can do right now. I'll have some time over Christmas so I'll dig into it and do it right then...off the leak seal works. If it doesn't...

I saw your thread when I was reading up on this. It was very helpful. I'm leaning towards water pump gasket or o-ring based on symptoms and what I am able to see.

Thx you guys. I'll let you know how this turns out.

Still looking for a kind Atlantian to swoop in to the rescue :-)

1991 Montero LS (LWB) 3.0L V6 Stock 205K Miles