I only noticed because it was about 3x4 inch puddle on the driveway, and just happened to notice Oem water pump, all the way! It had a little drop hanging from the one spot it's dripping from, which is under the front bumper.
How To Fix Leak In Coolant Reservoir
Check for coolant buildup on top of the motor, specifically in the v where the oil filter cap is.
Thats because its low on coolant you get air in the heater core put dye in the coolant will help you find where the leak is coming from
Also check the heater core hoses againsed the fire wall they are known to leak clamps fail also stay far away from the dealer a good mechanic should be able to find a simple coolant leak. The truck sat for maybe 45 mins, when i started it back up, there was no leak, i drove to an auto parts place, topped off the coolant and finished my day monitoring the situation I drove all day the next day, still no leak Looking at the factory manual, there is an egr cooler under the intake manifold.
Sounds like the leak is the hot cooling filling the reservoir, which overfills and leaks After it cools, the coolant gets drawn into the engine, leaving the reservoir empty Check the fan clutch, electric fan, or possibly the electric fan control module Narrow it down by paying attention to when/how it starts getting hot.
Coolant leak (?) jump to latest 800 views 10 replies 6 participants last post by m998dna feb 13, 2025 chugiakguy discussion starter
Coolant was on the lower hose, but it doesn't appear to be coming from the hose I'd clean it and see how/where it comes back The oil filter housing could also leak coolant externally because it's also the oil cooler You'd see coolant pooling up in the valley of the block, but that would require a snake cam or some handywork with a dental mirror, etc to see it.
Today i finished putting everything back together from replacing the water pump on my 5.2l ram 1500 Filled it up with coolant, cranked it, and it's still spurting/dripping antifreeze pretty bad I did put the new gasket, etc on it and everything is good and tight What else could i be looking.
One day, i stopped and waiting a few minutes, and was able to see the leak push thru the weep hole
When you stop, the heat soak of the engine was probably enough to push the coolant past the old seal and out the weep hole Changed that water pump and solved that problem
