"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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thomasmnile wrote:
Stealership just called, the water pump is indeed deceased. Wound up going there because when i fired it up this morning the leak became REAL obvious and it sounded like a bunch of birds chirping under the hood. Just didn't want to risk the drive to Orlando. Service advisor said replacement will be an OE part, not re manufactured or aftermarket. They are also researching the FCA tech database to answer my question regarding a TSB on this MY with the 5.9 having pulley/belt alignment issues.
Sorry you couldn't make it to another shop. Stealership prices are most likely more than the towing bill alone. IIRC a new pump from Cummins West was about half the price the dealer wanted.
