wash the motor clean and then look for the leak, it could be a small cut or
rupture on a hose? or clamp is loose on hose connection. generally
waterpumps spew liquid from the pump shaft hole when seal goes bad, just
drips down.
----- Original Message -----
From: Jon <jonram@megalink.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>; <dirt@4x4wire.com>
Sent: Friday, January 04, 2002 10:13 PM
Subject: DML: Dak Antifreeze leak?
> Hi guys,
> My truck has a problem. Of course, that means I have a problem.
> I noticed last night, a small puddle on the right side, behind the tire of
> my truck last night, after grabbing a few things at the grocery store. (I
> let it run to keep it warm)
> Looked like antifreeze, so I pop the hood, and looks like it's coming from
a
> hose leading from the water pump. It's just a small leak, but when the
> engine's running it's pressurized, and spews it all over the fan, which
> spits it all over the place. Am I just wishful thinking when I say it may
> just be that hose or a connection of that?
> Or should I gear up to replace a water pump?
> Thanks
> Later,
> Jon
> jonram@megalink.net
> The Dodge Diesel Website
> http://www.dieseldodge.com
> 1996 Dodge Dakota Sport 4X4, 3.9L V6, 42RE, 3.92:1 8.75 axle, "BackRack"
> Headache Rack, Dodge Motorsports decals, steering wheel cover, and front
> license plate, diamond-plate bedrail covers, Lund VentVisors, Lund
BugShield
>
>
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