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Old 11-30-2013, 11:11 AM
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Default Coolent leak HELP!

I have a coolent leak on the front end of the motor. Im thinking its the water pump, but just trying to find out for sure. Its not leaking out the top of the water pump, but looks like its from the side. I have been told to ask about the lower intake, could that have a coolent leak at all? If not what else could I check or would yall think would be it. I have checked the hoses the upper and lower radiator hoses that go to or around the water pump... any help would be nice, thanks!
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Old 11-30-2013, 11:29 AM
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Since you have a 3.0 it could be you timing chain cover leaking, I had mine start leaking from there
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Old 11-30-2013, 11:30 AM
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Since you have a 3.0 it could be you timing chain cover leaking, I had mine start leaking from there
Have you replaced it yet or have you?
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Old 11-30-2013, 11:40 AM
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Yea I fixed it about 2 1/2 yrs ago, also put a new timing chain and water pump on since I was that deep into the motor.
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Old 11-30-2013, 11:45 AM
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Is there a how to on it or any pictures you found or took? Also is there any special tools I would need or anything that needs to be put on in sync besides the timing chain?
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Old 11-30-2013, 03:09 PM
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I can check when I get back later, I'm helping a buddy fix his truck he just bought atm
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Old 11-30-2013, 04:14 PM
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I can check when I get back later, I'm helping a buddy fix his truck he just bought atm
Alright. Thanks.
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Old 11-30-2013, 05:05 PM
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I have a coolent leak on the front end of the motor. Im thinking its the water pump, but just trying to find out for sure...............
Nobody reading this can actually tell you exactly where your cooling system is leaking, if you want to know "for sure" and if it's not spewing a visible amount from the source, then you need to go borrow/rent a cooling system pressure tester. There is no other accurate and reliable way, that's the reality of it.
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Old 11-30-2013, 05:39 PM
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I need to do the same thing. My leaks antifreeze and now its noticeable through the top left (looking at the engine head on) of the timing cover. When you're in there you might as well change water pump and timing gears and chain. Its a moderate job, apparently the hardest parts are breaking the nut and removing the fan clutch, and the water pump bolts behind the bracket.

Parts arent too bad, but its one of those things that when you are in there you might as well replace other things.
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Old 11-30-2013, 05:46 PM
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I noticed a tranny radiator leak today... #shit
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Old 11-30-2013, 06:11 PM
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I need to do the same thing. My leaks antifreeze and now its noticeable through the top left (looking at the engine head on) of the timing cover. When you're in there you might as well change water pump and timing gears and chain. Its a moderate job, apparently the hardest parts are breaking the nut and removing the fan clutch, and the water pump bolts behind the bracket.

Parts arent too bad, but its one of those things that when you are in there you might as well replace other things.
I planned on replacing all that when I do it with 13x,xxx miles on it now. Lol

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Alright id need a list of what I would need...

-timing chain
- timing cover gasket
-water pump

What else would I need to replace while im in there?
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Old 11-30-2013, 08:09 PM
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Timing Chain and Gear Set
Timing Cover Gasket
Water Pump
Fan Clutch?
New Serp Belt?
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Old 12-01-2013, 03:27 PM
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Default Re: Coolent leak HELP!

Hey guys, new to this site but have a question need some help, I am changing my timing chain cause the cover was leaking and I figured I would change it since I was there, but when I change the chain oh yeah I am changing the sprockets too, do I align the marks then pull them off and put the new ones on or what do I need to do. Thanks for all the help in advance
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Old 12-01-2013, 05:24 PM
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Hey guys, new to this site but have a question need some help, I am changing my timing chain cause the cover was leaking and I figured I would change it since I was there, but when I change the chain oh yeah I am changing the sprockets too, do I align the marks then pull them off and put the new ones on or what do I need to do. Thanks for all the help in advance
Id like to know this too. I haven't had time to look up any info on it.
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Old 12-01-2013, 11:22 PM
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Default Re: Coolent leak HELP!

I had the same thing happen with my 3.0 ranger. I thought it was the hises an it ended up being the elbow that the cooling temp sensor screws in to, check that first before u go buy a new water pump.
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