"Mystery" Puddle
Well, not a puddle yet but definitely losing fluid. 2005 Ram 3500 diesel 82K miles. Fluid (does not appear to be engine oil, power steering fluid or ATF) is dripping off the backside of the crankshaft...
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Cummins12V98 wrote:thomasmnile wrote:FishOnOne wrote:
82k ain't too good either. :E
What i was thinking, Fish, especially since I've been meticulous with maintenance of the cooling system. Have probably had coolant system flush/refill done more than recommended. Anyway, to the shop it goes Monday. It does appear that it would be a relatively easy task, but my back and a shredded tendon in my 'wrench' shoulder just won't allow it. Better the truck in the shop than me in intensive care.......:B
I think this "flush" business get's shops more repairs. I did not touch my 98 12V until 100K and all I did was drain and blow out what I could and re install a 50/50 mix of regular green NAPA fluid and de mineralized water. Also changed out to NAPA's best hoses. Truck has over 380K now with original water pump and radiator.
I have never "flushed a rig before.
I would advise getting whatever water pump will get you a lifetime warranty since they are ALL made in China now.
If you can find a US reman I would grab that first!!!!
If the coolant system was flushed with fresh water then I don't see how that can harm the water pump, but I've heard of water pump failures soon after a acidic type coolant flush.
Either way it's leaking and needs to be fixed....Good luck and let's hope your new pump lasts more than ~80k miles.
