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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 04:24 PM
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Coolant Leak??

95 F250 with 7.5L V8 so its the 460 w/4WD

Seems to be leaking coolant... Its dripping down the front and on the balancer... My water pump is right above I take it its leaking from there.
Its not the Hose on top going to the goose neck...

Do you think its the freeze plugs or the pump??? I think the freeze plugs are on the side of the engine. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 04:27 PM
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99.9% chance it's the pump... Look at it from the bottom, there is a "weep" hole, and you will probably see water there...

Good Luck...
 
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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 04:30 PM
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i second the water pump i just did mine not two months ago cause of that. good idea might be doing the timing chain and gears while you got it apart. also if ya gotta take it off soak the bolts for a few days before hand helps alot.

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Old Jan 9, 2010 | 04:34 AM
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I would also say that its probably the water pump.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2010 | 05:30 AM
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Put a pressure tester on it , but i agree with water pump seal ....Lew
 
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