anti-freeze leak

[SprintRacer26]

I noticed a drip on the driveway this past weekend. Its leaking out of the adapter that bolts to the bottom side of the water pump right where to two meet up. Is there a gasket there or O-ring and where would be a good place to get the replacement?

Thanks.

 

[Tbar]

I noticed a drip on the driveway this past weekend. Its leaking out of the adapter that bolts to the bottom side of the water pump right where to two meet up. Is there a gasket there or O-ring and where would be a good place to get the replacement?

Thanks.

Ya need to reach up and see if it is dripping down from the weep hole on the water pump. Rule that out first.

FWIW............mine leaks off and on at that connection as well.


Tbar

 

[Hoss 350]

I noticed a drip on the driveway this past weekend. Its leaking out of the adapter that bolts to the bottom side of the water pump right where to two meet up. Is there a gasket there or O-ring and where would be a good place to get the replacement?

Thanks.

My guess is that this is where it is dripping from, but that the leak is from the weep hole in your water pump. Water pumps in these trucks are like underwear. You change them once a month....

Check that out, and also, check to see if it it is leaking out of the pulley seal on the water pump.

That said, I am not actually sure what it is you described, what adaptor on the bottom side of the water pump where the two what meet up? I am not sure of anyplace these pumps are prone to leak other than the weep hole, and the cheap stamped steel t-stat housing.

 

[Tbar]

That said, I am not actually sure what it is you described, what adaptor on the bottom side of the water pump where the two what meet up? I am not sure of anyplace these pumps are prone to leak other than the weep hole, and the cheap stamped steel t-stat housing.

Think he is discribing the metal elbow that connects between the lower radiator hose and the water pump.

Mine leaks at that junction also. If it is here and he decides to take it loose be advised that elbow is made of some very thin material. Don't be refing on it to get the hose off or you will end up buying a new one.

With that said....................He needs to check the bottom of the water pump first to make sure it is not leaking there and dripping down.


Tbar

 

[Hoss 350]

Think he is discribing the metal elbow that connects between the lower radiator hose and the water pump.

Mine leaks at that junction also. If it is here and he decides to take it loose be advised that elbow is made of some very thin material. Don't be refing on it to get the hose off or you will end up buying a new one.

With that said....................He needs to check the bottom of the water pump first to make sure it is not leaking there and dripping down.


Tbar

Right. Got it.

Yeah, what he said, no reefing. THat thing is made out of foil, not out of sheet metal, and if it tweaks, it leaks....

 

[BIG JOE]

FWIW, The first two years I owned my 2K.... it usta leak there too, only in the early Fall. Only one or two drops. Only in my driveway. Only on a Cold morning. Only when it was about to rain. I thought it was from further up, near the water-pump, but it was >more wet< near the lower hose. I just got under there, wiped it with my finger, tasted it, and then Swore at it. It quit leaking. Til' the Next year. (early Fall)

The third year, I changed out that Fordgeneered "Better Idea" spring thing hose clamp dealie for a regular, genaric, hose clamp.... It has'nt leaked since.

I wedged the spring hose clamp dealie apart with a line-up tool, took my Dremel with a cut-off wheel on it .... Scored it, till I could bend it back. It fell off. Not too tight on the clamp. That Tube IS purdy thin stuff. Did'nt have to drain the radiator tho.



JOE

 

[Hoss 350]

FWIW, The first two years I owned my 2K.... it usta leak there too, only in the early Fall. Only one or two drops. Only in my driveway. Only on a Cold morning. Only when it was about to rain. I thought it was from further up, near the water-pump, but it was >more wet< near the lower hose. I just got under there, wiped it with my finger, tasted it, and then Swore at it. It quit leaking. Til' the Next year. (early Fall)

The third year, I changed out that Fordgeneered "Better Idea" spring thing hose clamp dealie for a regular, genaric, hose clamp.... It has'nt leaked since.

I wedged the spring hose clamp dealie apart with a line-up tool, took my Dremel with a cut-off wheel on it .... Scored it, till I could bend it back. It fell off. Not too tight on the clamp. That Tube IS purdy thin stuff. Did'nt have to drain the radiator tho.



JOE

Good info. I do hate those "ford better way" clamps they put all over the underside of my hood.

 

[BIG JOE]

Good info. I do hate those "ford better way" clamps they put all over the underside of my hood.

I hear ya. I sloowly replaced them, Big & Small, as I come across'm, while doing Mods & Maintenence.

JOE

I trim off whats not needed after snug'nem up. Then Dog Ear the corners so you don't un-zip yer skin, later.

 

[SprintRacer26]

I looked all over and the only place it seems to be leaking is the bottom bolt area of the metal elbow. I take it this is an o-ring style gasket I pick up from ford? It only leaves about a 2" size spot on the driveway, should I be concerned because I'm heading to Tulsa saturday about 200 miles and would hate to get stranded. My truck is not my daily driver, this is why I'm concerned about the road trip. I plan on changing antifreeze and installing a 203* thermostat with billet housing and I'll fix the leak then but that wont happen before Saturday.

Thanks, Jimmie.

 

[BIG JOE]

If you have a means of pressure checking yer coolant system, apply pressure to it and check that area, visualy, for the >exact< location of the leak. If its where the lower hose connects, you might be able to put a screw type hose clamp, next to the OEM clamp, to stop the leak till you get back from yer trip.

If the leak is at the top of the elbow (?) under pressure, how much does it leak ? Is it a WEAP ? or a LEAK ? (Weaps crawl till they build up and drip.) (Leaks drip from the source) I'f it's a WEAP.... Git yer truck up to operateing temp.. During this time of year, sometimes things that Weap, Cold... May not Weap when warmed up.

If it's a LEAK ? how much does it LEAK. Can you live with that til you get back (?) if you took some Antifreeze along ? Your Call.

If it leaks or weaps from the waterpump.... yer Dead In The Water til' you replace it.

Kinda convoluted but I hope this helps.