ok I have 2001 4.7 2wd with just over 100k. noticed a drip and its not coming from the block but somewhere in the grill/bumper and I cant see where its coming from so before I start taking it apart I was hoping to get some incite on what it could be and or what to look for. not new to working on cars but is my first dodge. Thanks John

 

Is it transmission fluid or engine oil?

 

ok took a better look and it is atf so guess I'm one of the many with a power steering leak hope its just a bad hose

 

If its coming from the bumper area check the trans cooler lines.

 

well just lost power steering and atf is all over

 

Sounds like you found the problem, unfortunately its the way you found it........
Hopefully its just a hose.

 

I know I should not of been driving it. dose atf evaporate? I think it might have been antifreeze

 

Not really? Antifreeze has a different smell and should be green I think in that year. ATF is red and has a different smell.


Depending on the hose, you might be able to have some new ones made at a hose shop like EVCO or a local shop. Also I have seen them in auto parts stores, dealer, and ebay.