Water pump leaking?
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Water pump leaking?
Ok, I was thinking that my water pump was going out or the gasket was bad b/c I have to add a little coolent to the tank about every 2 months. I was looking under my truck today b/c i've found the place that it's leaking from which is the bottom of the water pump. But when I looked closer there is the water pump, some kind of 1.5 in. "bracket", then the engine it self. And It looks like its leaking between the engine and the "bracket" not the water pump itself. I made sure the bolts were tight a few weeks ago and they were...
Anyone know what is leaking? Here is a picture.
http://www.kodakgallery.com/fx2offro...in/water_pump?
Anyone know what is leaking? Here is a picture.
http://www.kodakgallery.com/fx2offro...in/water_pump?
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protinkerer (01-03-2022)
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There's a "weep hole" under the pump where water that leaks past the shaft seal can drain out. Pretty common spot. Maybe it's getting over there somehow. I can't tell enough from the pics to figure it, sorry.
It shouldn't be able to leak behind the timing cover so I can't imagine it coming from there unless the leak is a head gasket and it's dripping down behind the cover.
It shouldn't be able to leak behind the timing cover so I can't imagine it coming from there unless the leak is a head gasket and it's dripping down behind the cover.
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I believe the three bolts in your picture thread directly into the block coolant passage as Ford recommends putting pipe sealant on the threads prior to installing. From your picture it could be the top bolt (next to the crank position sensor connector) that is leaking. You could try removing the bolt and liberally coating some red RTV or teflon pipe sealant (not tape) on the threads and reinstalling it. You will have to drain the cooling system first or you'll have coolant coming out the bolt hole.
Last edited by Rev; 02-03-2008 at 04:06 AM.
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Yep, the timing chain gasket leaking is common with the 3.0L's. Mine has a leak as well, just don't feel like dropping $1000 right now to get it replaced. It's gotten better, less coolant leeks out and my reservoir and radiator seem to be keeping the same fluid level as per my weekly checks.
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The mechanic was in there to fix an oil pan gasket leak (another $1000 fix) and said that the coolant leak was more important... YAY! Luckily, while in there, he hit it up with RTV sealant and bought me some time. I had only had my truck about 18 months when this all went down. I had already down a bunch of other stuff including 2 fuel injectors.
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