tex23455

When I opened my hood there was a rust colored liquid on the inside of the hood. Started it up and on the passenger side next to the boost boot there is something and that is where it is coming out of. Any one know what that is? But when I opened the radiator the antifreeze is bright green so where is the rust color coming from?

If it is the water pump is it easy to change and will napa have them or do I need to go somewhere else. Thanks

tex23455

Could it be the water pump gasket? Temps are staying low 180 so it might still be operating.

EverydayDiesel

i had a similar situation and it was the water pump. mine eventually busted and was spraying coolant everywhere. The water pump has to be the easiest thing to change on the truck. It is literally 2 bolts. The hardest part is putting the belt on.

ironbutt

So far the only thing that I have seen that is throwing rusty water is the ideller pully on the serpentine belt. And only when it gets wet after hitting a large puddle. If the water pump is leaking ,your coolent level should be going down.

phox_mulder

I hit a large muddy puddle and noticed muddy/rusty spray on the inside of the hood.
Muddy water washed off, rusty looking stuff is still there.


phox