stupid POS truck

smilexelectric · 10-28-2009, 04:43 AM

So I replace the water pump. Hose breaks change the hose since it was leaking still. Now it's STILL leaking and I can't see from where. The only left place is the gaskets, but holy **** I dont wanna take thiss thing apart for the 3rd time. I put RTV sealent on the water pump itself. I also RTV sealed the side of the gasket that touches the engine block. And I smeared it with my fingers. and I torqued it to 30 ft lbs like the d*** book said. And once again my coolant mysteriously dissapears from my resoivor, and radiator.

Yesterday at work I set white cardboard under it since im ******** to the point of paranoia about it leaking. I got 2 drips on the cardboard and a little damp spot a little bigger than a quarter i front of the cardboard. Looked inside and found no sign of dampness anywhere on the waterpump. Took it home put a piece of plastic under the truck again and got a drop within an hour of being home. Yet I cant find where its dripping from.

silverhairdeere · 10-28-2009, 06:09 AM

depending on where the spot is , how about a weeping freese plug .

shd

leolkfrm · 10-28-2009, 10:10 AM

use a tester to pressurize it when it is cold

smilexelectric · 10-28-2009, 11:41 AM

you talking about the weep hole on the pump? would it come out of there if running normal? I thought the weep hole is to indicate when the seal is no longer able to do its job.

BernieB · 10-28-2009, 11:57 AM

Was it a new pump or a rebuild? I've seen a lot of really bad rebuilds and would never use one myself, only new.

smilexelectric · 10-28-2009, 03:41 PM

new and lifetime warranty.

BernieB · 10-28-2009, 03:51 PM

Well, if it's new with a warranty, grab a pressure tester, pump the system up and see where it leaks. If it's coming out the weep hole you might want to wait a week or so. Sometimes those seals need a little time to wear in and seal properly.

Crmzendrgone · 10-28-2009, 05:23 PM

I would agree presure test it and see. I also agree could be a core plug that is leaking when the engine is hot and the metal expans then as it cools it sort of reseals its self if you will. but only way to really know is pressure test.

smilexelectric · 10-28-2009, 06:19 PM

core plug?

BernieB · 10-28-2009, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smilexelectric

core plug?

Freeze plug, freeze out plug, expansion plug...

10-28-2009, 04:43 AM	#1
smilexelectric Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Greensburg, PA Posts: 571	stupid POS truck So I replace the water pump. Hose breaks change the hose since it was leaking still. Now it's STILL leaking and I can't see from where. The only left place is the gaskets, but holy ** I dont wanna take thiss thing apart for the 3rd time. I put RTV sealent on the water pump itself. I also RTV sealed the side of the gasket that touches the engine block. And I smeared it with my fingers. and I torqued it to 30 ft lbs like the d* book said. And once again my coolant mysteriously dissapears from my resoivor, and radiator. Yesterday at work I set white cardboard under it since im ******** to the point of paranoia about it leaking. I got 2 drips on the cardboard and a little damp spot a little bigger than a quarter i front of the cardboard. Looked inside and found no sign of dampness anywhere on the waterpump. Took it home put a piece of plastic under the truck again and got a drop within an hour of being home. Yet I cant find where its dripping from.

10-28-2009, 10:10 AM	#3
leolkfrm Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.Y. Posts: 4,903	use a tester to pressurize it when it is cold __________________ 4 wheels move the body 2 wheels move the soul B.W.A.I

10-28-2009, 11:57 AM	#5
BernieB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 3,876	Was it a new pump or a rebuild? I've seen a lot of really bad rebuilds and would never use one myself, only new. __________________ If the guys who design 'em had to take one home, use it every day for 2 years, and do all the maint and repairs themselves, cars would have a button on the dash to change the oil, filters & plugs.

10-28-2009, 03:51 PM	#7
BernieB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 3,876	Well, if it's new with a warranty, grab a pressure tester, pump the system up and see where it leaks. If it's coming out the weep hole you might want to wait a week or so. Sometimes those seals need a little time to wear in and seal properly. __________________ If the guys who design 'em had to take one home, use it every day for 2 years, and do all the maint and repairs themselves, cars would have a button on the dash to change the oil, filters & plugs.

10-28-2009, 05:23 PM	#8
Crmzendrgone Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,167	I would agree presure test it and see. I also agree could be a core plug that is leaking when the engine is hot and the metal expans then as it cools it sort of reseals its self if you will. but only way to really know is pressure test. __________________

10-28-2009, 06:09 AM	#2
silverhairdeere Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: land between the lakes tn Posts: 1,625	depending on where the spot is , how about a weeping freese plug . shd

10-28-2009, 11:41 AM	#4
smilexelectric Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Greensburg, PA Posts: 571	you talking about the weep hole on the pump? would it come out of there if running normal? I thought the weep hole is to indicate when the seal is no longer able to do its job.

10-28-2009, 03:41 PM	#6
smilexelectric Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Greensburg, PA Posts: 571	new and lifetime warranty.

10-28-2009, 06:19 PM	#9
smilexelectric Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Greensburg, PA Posts: 571	core plug?

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