Coolant leak
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From: Reading,PA
Coolant leak
I recently installed a coolant filter on my 96 about 2,000 miles ago. I used the supply and return on the heater core. I just noticed I have a leak at the water pump gasket, not the weep hole. Just wondering what you guys think caused this, cleaner coolant or a water pump on it's way out? Should I just replace the gasket and go on my merry way? A water pump is not in the budget only if it is a must. Truck is heating and cooling just as normal. Any input would be great! Thanks Dominic
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From: Kingsland, GA
Several times I have flushed cooling systems on older cars for friends (with normal water, mind you), filled it with 50/50 and had them come back a week later because it was leaking somewhere. Only thing I can assume is that running CLEAN water through it dislodged a big hunk of crud that was plugging a leak. You probably don't need a water pump, but you probably do need to pull it and re-seal it. As a side note, after you take the belt off, shake the pulley up and down, if it has any play in it, might as well spring for a new water pump while you have the old one off, 'cause you're gonna need one soon anyway... They're not that much, from what I remember.
Mountain Pass
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From: Fort Mill, SC
I found a waterpump online for $187 though I can't remember where. I couldn't wait for delivery so I spent the extra buck at Napa which ran about $250. Doesn't sound like your problem is as immediate as mine was so do a few searches. It took me a while to locate it.
Jeff
Jeff
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From: Fort Mill, SC
Found it....it's actually $179.00. You have to hit the arrow to see the three they carry along with their prices.
For some reason the link didn't work. The site is www.shopdiesel.com but if you click on it you are taken to Motorhaven.
I hope this helped.....it's a chunk of change!!
Jeff
For some reason the link didn't work. The site is www.shopdiesel.com but if you click on it you are taken to Motorhaven.
I hope this helped.....it's a chunk of change!!
Jeff
Last edited by Jeff396; Mar 9, 2005 at 06:59 PM.
