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Man i thought about that, but i cant really tell from the pulley being in the way.
Got it from oreillys. It seems to be working though. Ive been watching the temp and it will get to normal op temp and then drop back down. Im starting to think the timing cover is warped too along with the old water pump.
Ok that would tell me that the water pump and thermostat are working correctly. So finding the leak is one of those eyeball and shop light challenges. Just make sure that the leak is not coming from the weep hole in the new pump. If it is,,,, exchange.
It leaks when i shut it off, seems like when its running it doesnt leak. I wouldnt say gushing but usually end up with a good size puddle of coolant underneath the truck.
Isnt the thermostat on the top of the motor though? This is the first dodge ive had, so im not completely familiar with this motor yet. Pretty sure i got it all cleaned off. Discounted price on a decent pump through an account and just a thought it may be warped bc i have no clue how hot the guy before me ran it. It was completely low on coolant when i bought it.
Just checked and yeah its leaking while its running, its almost like theres not enough pressure to keep it against the timing cover. Ut its only leaking from that bottom side. Nowhere else that ive seen.
Actually wondering now if its possible to be getting too much pressure buildup and blow those gaskets.
