Ticking time bomb?? Depends on what you consider a time bomb. The
shaft will not break and it won't come apart. It may stop pumping
coolant leading to your engine overheating and possible damage from
overheating. Personally, I'd replace it as soon as possible. Take a
couple hours at most to replace it and shouldn't be more than $50-$70
for a new waterpump and gasket.
Brian
----- Original Message -----
From: Dan Kramarsky <dkramarsky68@yahoo.com>
Date: Thursday, August 30, 2007 12:51 pm
Subject: DML: Coolant leaking from water pump shaft. A Ticking
Timebomb?
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>
> Well, I discovered a slight coolant on Sunday. It seems to be
> coming from under the
> water pump hub. I assume its the shaft that's where its coming
> out from.
>
> Is this leading quickly to a catastrophic water pump failure?
> the kind where the shaft
> breaks and everything lets loose? :(
>
> Is this a ticking timebomb?
>
>
> I'm trying gauge whether or not I can afford to drive the truck in
> this condition until
> the weekend.
>
>
> -dan k
>
>
>
> Dan K.
>
> Vehicle: 1992 Dakota Club Cab LE Color: Two-tone silver
> Engine: 5.2L EFI
> Options: A/C, Cruise, PS, PB, PW, PL, 3.55 gear, 46RH, tinted
> rear slider.
> Mods: Home-brew CAI, K&N Filters, 180* T-stat, relocated IAT,
> DynoMax Super Turbo Exhaust Kit, Hi-Flow Cat, Autolite Platinum
> plugs, 8mm wires, Gates hoses and belts.
> Photo: http://static.flickr.com/42/84856795_c18903d10f.jpg
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> drop kit.
>
>
>
>
>
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