COOLANT LEAK!!

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Feb 27, 2017 | 11:05 AM

OBS Rock Lobsta

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COOLANT LEAK!!

`Hello All!

the other day when i stated my 97' I could hear a light "whining." Im assuming that was the pulley? When I took it out for lunch I noticed a significant coolant leak when I returned to my truck. I rushed back to work. I had a friend bring me a few gallons of coolant.

It started to leak again right under the fan after a couple gallons were put in. I was able to make it home with out overheating. The canister was half full by the time I made it home and a continuous leak continued to what I believe emptied the system. Any thoughts!!??? the water pump?

thanks!!

Feb 27, 2017 | 11:32 AM

knottyrope

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sounds like water pump to me but I would fill it back up with water and check to make sure before tearing it down

Feb 27, 2017 | 12:14 PM

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This may be a dumb question but by adding water and it leaking how will I tell if it is the water pump?

Feb 27, 2017 | 12:42 PM

madpogue

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Look under the hood while the engine's running. Look for a leak right at the water pump (and elsewhere, of course). Quite likely you'll only see the leak while the engine's running.

Feb 27, 2017 | 12:56 PM

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I will do that and advise. thanks

Feb 27, 2017 | 02:05 PM

dclack

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Pay special attention to the little hole under the water pump shaft. It's a weep hole to let you know when the internal seal goes bad.

Feb 27, 2017 | 02:46 PM

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So what ive read is that everyone having similar problem there is a slow leak. It has drained my whole system. while running or off it still leaks out at a good rate. Any thoughts