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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 07:20 AM
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leaking????

i got home from work yesterday parked the truck and all seemed fine. came out this morning and noticed a large puddle of coolant on the ground. i got under it, and it seems to be dripping pretty heavily from the water pump cramk any advice or possible problems and solutions.. thanks
 
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 07:45 AM
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The leak is probably coming from the waterpump weep hole. It means a new water pump is in your future.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by crazer42
i got home from work yesterday parked the truck and all seemed fine. came out this morning and noticed a large puddle of coolant on the ground. i got under it, and it seems to be dripping pretty heavily from the water pump cramk any advice or possible problems and solutions.. thanks

Looks like you will be doing this. click here. Look closely for the weep hole, time for another water pump.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 07:57 AM
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Yup what Chris said, here is the R&R procedure I used when my pump went out

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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 07:58 AM
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Nice link Rick, Bookmarked that one for future use.

Crazer - you might want to take this time to replace your upper radiator hose with the style that routes around the serp. belt instead of through it. (if your truck has that kind of belt.) Plus some folks go ahead and replace the thermostat as well. Good luck.
 
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