I got a leak coming from my water pump. Its not on the front where the fan connects but from the engine block side. Doesn't seem to happen all the time but some days it drips all day long while sitting and then other days its dry as a bone.. Engine is running normal temp and minimal fluid loss. Is there a gasket to replace or should I replace the water pump also? Doesn't look like a hard Job. maybe just needs the bolts tightened a little? I also have a leak on my power steering cooler. Thats an easy fix, New cooler $71 thru Dodge but whats up with the leaks all at once?

 

you could just try and replace the gasket behind the water pump, use a good gasket glue to put the new one on and you should be good to go.

 

Leaks can happen at any given time. They can be at 25k or 125k. You can try tightening the bolts. i would start there first. If that doesnt work then replace the pump as the seal is a bead type seal pressed into the groove on the pump. You can get the service manual linked in my signature below if you need help getting it off but it is fairly simple.

 

Thanks I didn't know it was a bead type seal.. I don't think I would have any problem.. Just around here its getting cold and I don't want to be doing this in the driveway when its 30 degree's

 

Why not, thats when I did my first cam.....

But seriously, you should have no issues changing it out

 

Believe me I did ball joints on my last Ram with snow on the ground.. I have a 2 car garage but these trucks don't seem to fit very well... Funny My house is only 30 years old and back then all the cars were big.. But the garage barely fit my 69 Coronet when I had it.. couldn't open the drivers side door and the house was built in its time period?? Oh well warm cloths. turbo heater and start wrenching... LOL

 

Ok here it is 9 months later and 6000 miles and the same sh#$ is happening... leaking outs the weeping hole...gotta change the water pump again... and you wonder where all the american pride is anymore manufacturing products?... Guess I know what Im doing this weekend... Hopefully the new one will last me longer than the last...

 

well you did at least buy one with a lifetime warranty right?

 

Yep got a warranty... so all i have to spend is time and coolant...

 

Well #2 just started leaking out of the weep hole again... so off to get #3 getting irritating that 3 bad in 2 years... original and 2 replacements.. Im going to be a pro at fixing this pretty soon..