What a leaking water pump looks like?

[rokmeamadeus]

Hi everyone,

Probably one of my first posts here. I took my 08 hatch in for an oil service yesterday, and was told my water pump is starting to leak. I looked up some threads here and saw mentions of pink stains and streaks across the hood, so I popped mine open to have a look.

Is this (attached photo) what a leaky pump looks like? Just trying to make sure it is what they say it is. The white residue doesn't look like it wants to come off when you rub it - kinda like salt precipitate after you boil water off (which is what it probably is).

Appreciate your comments!