Water pump leak
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Water pump leak
Is this what I think it is?
If so, figures. I just installed a coolant filter, thinking I'd be able to make it last a bit longer. I thought my installation of the filter setup was leaking, but all I can see is a drip from the water pump. ~97k on what I believe is the original water pump.
I assume I'll need to drain the entire system before removing the old one? Any tips?
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If so, figures. I just installed a coolant filter, thinking I'd be able to make it last a bit longer. I thought my installation of the filter setup was leaking, but all I can see is a drip from the water pump. ~97k on what I believe is the original water pump.
I assume I'll need to drain the entire system before removing the old one? Any tips?
Truck tinkering continues...
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From: H-town, MN
Yes that is a tale tell sign that your pump is out! I have the exact same problem you are having (but mine is leaking alot more) and my truck has over 200,000 miles. I believe it is the original pump. There is a post on here about pumps and replacement. I am at work so limited to time otherwise I would post it. Guys on here will tell you to go aftermarket rather than OEM. Good Luck!
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I noticed it on a Sunday evening and Waited to the next Saturday to swap it. I kept a close eye on it during that week and the "Weep" didn't get any worse.
I too had just done the Coolant filter and a full flush and swap to Rotella ELC, When I did the pump I only drained about 4 - 5 gallons of coolant. Swapped the pump - refilled coolant and changed coolant filter to be safe.
I too had just done the Coolant filter and a full flush and swap to Rotella ELC, When I did the pump I only drained about 4 - 5 gallons of coolant. Swapped the pump - refilled coolant and changed coolant filter to be safe.
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Originally Posted by amiller93
I noticed it on a Sunday evening and Waited to the next Saturday to swap it. I kept a close eye on it during that week and the "Weep" didn't get any worse.
I too had just done the Coolant filter and a full flush and swap to Rotella ELC, When I did the pump I only drained about 4 - 5 gallons of coolant. Swapped the pump - refilled coolant and changed coolant filter to be safe.
I too had just done the Coolant filter and a full flush and swap to Rotella ELC, When I did the pump I only drained about 4 - 5 gallons of coolant. Swapped the pump - refilled coolant and changed coolant filter to be safe.
BTW thanks for the email reply. I'll be buying the dieselsite billet housing along with the 203* thermostat to do at the same time...
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From: La La Land
Do NOT torque the water pump bolts to the spec in the service manual. You'll break at least one off, for sure!
Though I don't remember the spec off-hand, it's been mentioned a bunch of times, so do a search.
Pop
Though I don't remember the spec off-hand, it's been mentioned a bunch of times, so do a search.
Pop
