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Old 07-20-2012, 01:40 PM
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Is the weep hole above the heater hose inlet on the water pump? that is where I have a leak. Thanks.

 
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It's the only weep hole I know . Bad seal !
 
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I am thinking bad water pump. I will see tomorrow when I change it out.
 
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It is not the water pump leaking. What is the water pump bolted to? It is leaking on top where the radiator hose attaches. Looks like a bunch of stuff to take apart to get to it.

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It maybe the 5/8 heater hose that goes between the intake manifold to the timing cover on the back side of the water pump. Its about a foot long. Its not the bad to replace.
 
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Thanks, I will take a look at it and report back.
 
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That is what it is Master. The metal "tit" on top, that the heater hose connects to is rusted out. It came right out of the hosing. Does anyone know if anyone sells this part? It is not threaded in to the housing, it is just a slip fit. If I can't find a part, then I will have to engineer something.

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The part is called a nipple and it is a press fit. The part number which is a mopar number 4621652AC, I would buy two.
 
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Dealer has 1 @ $12. Will go pick up and install, let everyone know how it goes. Thanks M.
 
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Everything went fine. Got the nipple, hammered it into the housing hole, reconnected everything. No leaks. Went ahead and flushed cooling system and refilled with coolant. Thanks for the help everyone.

FYI- I removed the oil filter to gain access to the nipple from below. Alot easier.
 



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