water pump?
#1
Registered User
Thread Starter
water pump?
my 98 just started pouring coolant this afternoon, it happened all of the sudden.
It looks like its coming from right behind the water pump, checked the hose connection, it's tight. Is there anything aside from the pump that it could be? Or is that it, it just went all of the sudden?
It looks like its coming from right behind the water pump, checked the hose connection, it's tight. Is there anything aside from the pump that it could be? Or is that it, it just went all of the sudden?
#4
Registered User
its the pump, super easy to replace. Mine went out last month and I lost all my water- and once the water was gone my gauge sunk over to cold!! Not good! Glad I knew better and pulled over asap, I shot the block with my IR thermometer that I carry for EGT temps, the block was at 316F right next to the big 53 but still idled perfectly-- hope everything is ok. I will take a video of how much slop is in my old pump- doesn't even turn anymore as the blades are hitting the block casting.
#5
Registered User
its the pump, super easy to replace. Mine went out last month and I lost all my water- and once the water was gone my gauge sunk over to cold!! Not good! Glad I knew better and pulled over asap, I shot the block with my IR thermometer that I carry for EGT temps, the block was at 316F right next to the big 53 but still idled perfectly-- hope everything is ok. I will take a video of how much slop is in my old pump- doesn't even turn anymore as the blades are hitting the block casting.
#6
Registered User
After that happened I had my friend tow me to my fathers house where we have a large shop and I started tearing it down to the point that I would have to replace everything (killer dowel pin and hooking the Ebrakes up to the disk axle) that I keep processioning on (see PM) I have been working 12 hour shifts at work so the truck still sits completely tore apart.
The trucks Gauge swung back and forth from ice cold to just before the red, so I think hot water was randomly splashing past the sensor.
The trucks Gauge swung back and forth from ice cold to just before the red, so I think hot water was randomly splashing past the sensor.
Trending Topics
#11
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Seymour Tn
Posts: 617
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
http://www.jegs.com/images/photos/50...55-50935_4.jpg
here ya go Bill Ive never seen one before either
here ya go Bill Ive never seen one before either
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
ted_pulliam
24 Valve Engine and Drivetrain
10
10-15-2009 08:24 AM
RamWheelsBy4
3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007
5
04-11-2007 04:43 PM
Gene Peterson
1st Gen. Ram - All Topics
15
01-07-2006 02:32 PM