Ok so I took the truck into auto to check the Batts because I have had to Jump start the truck twice this week and the machine said I had a bad Alt so I have seen a few members here with Chrome alts and I was wondering where you guys are getting yours because I think they look sick. Ok second part while I was looking I saw Green drops coming down and it looks like its coming form the water pump? Is this a common thing or am I way off on this?
Thanks for the help guys
Nick

 

Here is the link for the shiny new alternator. http://www.db-starter-alternator.com/

Does it seem like the antifreeze is coming from the weephole?

 

I think your two problems are connected.

with the serpentine belt.

I would confirm that the alternator is bad before buying a new one. does it put out 14 volts? could also just be a poor connection.

 

Thanks for the help guys I am uploading a video of it right now. I just went out and tuned it on and now there is a steady stream of coolant leaking

 

Look at the hoses first Nick. Try and see if you can see where it is leaking from. There is a weephole that "tells" you that the water pump is going south.

 

If its the water pump weep, it should be dripping down the side of the crank pulley and gathering on the lip of the oil pan.

 

We tried 3 different machines and they all said the Alt was bad and before I did that I snugged up all the bolts.

 

Lisa and Jim you guys hit it right on the nail thats where its coming from.

 

Looks like your going to replacing a water pump there bud!

 

O boy that sounds fun!! Next weekend is going to be a big weekend. I have a water pump to replace, an alt, and I am helping my buddy with a 95 7.3 rebuild his turbo. My weekend will be anything but slow. I thought I saw some one post a You tube video of a guy replacing a water pump any one have that link?

 

Ok heres the Video
YouTube - Water pump leaking

 

YouTube - Water Pump RnR

Nick let me know if you have any questions or run into problems. I just did mine last weekend.

 

Holy crap, thats not a leak thats a waterfall...

 

Agreed!!! Reminds me of the song "rain drops keep falling on my head"

 

Does that means its worse or is it still the water pump.