kino1161

In the pics you will see where the leak is coming from. Anyone experience this leak before? The add coolant message is showing now. What can I do to fix this?

Maj. Dundee

Either the coolant pump is leaking or the hose & seal is leaking. Do not drive the truck until the coolant level is adjusted.

kino1161

Thanks, a million, Maj Dundee! I must say that while the truck was running (in the garage), I could see the coolant dripping from the hose/clamp in the second pic. Also, there was a little wetness behind that pulley (that is circled in the first pic). Could that mean that further mean that the coolant pump is the culprit?

Also, is coolant pump and water pump synonymous?

Thanks, for your help.

Maj. Dundee

Yes they are synonymous.

The leak can be coming from the pump leaking down on the hose or vice versa.

Your mechanic should have the pressure tester that is attached to the coolant reservoir and it will be able to tell where the leak is coming from.

What color fluid is in your reservoir?

kino1161

Blue and I am doing the replace myself.

Maj. Dundee

What are you replacing and do you need instructions?

kino1161

I will be replacing the water pump. I saw a step by step video on you tube. More instructions wouldn't hurt. Everything helps in one way or another.

While I am there I will also be replacing the belt, belt tensioner pulley, and stationary pulley.

Maj. Dundee

Buy parts from the dealer.

Maj. Dundee

Or you can buy all the parts from Gates, very reputable.