got my truck back, time will tell if the issue is reoccurring.

Link to photo of the worn housing:
https://plus.google.com/103645652808...ts/VQEHwLchqcm

Also replaced the various rad hoses and the actual pump was bleeding at the weep hole.

I couldn't find any play in the actual water pump, the bearings are fine... All that... The pump and the gear appear to be solid...

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