I have developed a coolant leak. I am pretty sure its the water pump ( the
fan is whipping coolant all over the place). but there is also a small puddle
around the base of thermostat housing any help would be appreciated
the Jeep is a 93 with the 5.2L

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"Stealth via CarKB.com" <u34785@uwe> wrote:

> I have developed a coolant leak. I am pretty sure its the water
> pump ( the fan is whipping coolant all over the place). but there
> is also a small puddle around the base of thermostat housing any
> help would be appreciated the Jeep is a 93 with the 5.2L

You don't need help, you sound like you know the problem. Since the
fan is ------ing coolant everywhere it's probably throwing some on to
the base of the thermostat housing.

Sounds like new waterpump time to me?


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"Stealth via CarKB.com" <u34785@uwe> wrote:

> I have developed a coolant leak. I am pretty sure its the water
> pump ( the fan is whipping coolant all over the place). but there
> is also a small puddle around the base of thermostat housing any
> help would be appreciated the Jeep is a 93 with the 5.2L

You don't need help, you sound like you know the problem. Since the
fan is ------ing coolant everywhere it's probably throwing some on to
the base of the thermostat housing.

Sounds like new waterpump time to me?


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"Stealth via CarKB.com" <u34785@uwe> wrote:

> I have developed a coolant leak. I am pretty sure its the water
> pump ( the fan is whipping coolant all over the place). but there
> is also a small puddle around the base of thermostat housing any
> help would be appreciated the Jeep is a 93 with the 5.2L

You don't need help, you sound like you know the problem. Since the
fan is ------ing coolant everywhere it's probably throwing some on to
the base of the thermostat housing.

Sounds like new waterpump time to me?


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XS11E wrote:
> "Stealth via CarKB.com" wrote:
>
>> I have developed a coolant leak. I am pretty sure its the water
>> pump ( the fan is whipping coolant all over the place). but there
>> is also a small puddle around the base of thermostat housing any
>> help would be appreciated the Jeep is a 93 with the 5.2L
>
> You don't need help, you sound like you know the problem. Since the
> fan is ------ing coolant everywhere it's probably throwing some on to
> the base of the thermostat housing.
>
> Sounds like new waterpump time to me?

mebby, mebby not.

I'd be checking the radiator supply and return hoses. If they are
still the original it is likely they are leaking. Also watch the
heater hoses. These hoses tend to get soft and balloon. A water
pump leak is more likely to be pouring out the drive shaft and down
the engine.

For the money, I'd start with hoses. Dry the leak with paper towel
then check back for more leaks. Squeezing the upper hose will put
a bit more pressure in the system and usually will show you the leak.

When you replace the hoses use new worm style clamps, the original
pressure clamps are not considered reusable. Yea, they might work
but the service guide says to trash them.


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XS11E wrote:
> "Stealth via CarKB.com" wrote:
>
>> I have developed a coolant leak. I am pretty sure its the water
>> pump ( the fan is whipping coolant all over the place). but there
>> is also a small puddle around the base of thermostat housing any
>> help would be appreciated the Jeep is a 93 with the 5.2L
>
> You don't need help, you sound like you know the problem. Since the
> fan is ------ing coolant everywhere it's probably throwing some on to
> the base of the thermostat housing.
>
> Sounds like new waterpump time to me?

mebby, mebby not.

I'd be checking the radiator supply and return hoses. If they are
still the original it is likely they are leaking. Also watch the
heater hoses. These hoses tend to get soft and balloon. A water
pump leak is more likely to be pouring out the drive shaft and down
the engine.

For the money, I'd start with hoses. Dry the leak with paper towel
then check back for more leaks. Squeezing the upper hose will put
a bit more pressure in the system and usually will show you the leak.

When you replace the hoses use new worm style clamps, the original
pressure clamps are not considered reusable. Yea, they might work
but the service guide says to trash them.


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HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors
Banks Header - and BEER, in the fridge!

 

XS11E wrote:
> "Stealth via CarKB.com" wrote:
>
>> I have developed a coolant leak. I am pretty sure its the water
>> pump ( the fan is whipping coolant all over the place). but there
>> is also a small puddle around the base of thermostat housing any
>> help would be appreciated the Jeep is a 93 with the 5.2L
>
> You don't need help, you sound like you know the problem. Since the
> fan is ------ing coolant everywhere it's probably throwing some on to
> the base of the thermostat housing.
>
> Sounds like new waterpump time to me?

mebby, mebby not.

I'd be checking the radiator supply and return hoses. If they are
still the original it is likely they are leaking. Also watch the
heater hoses. These hoses tend to get soft and balloon. A water
pump leak is more likely to be pouring out the drive shaft and down
the engine.

For the money, I'd start with hoses. Dry the leak with paper towel
then check back for more leaks. Squeezing the upper hose will put
a bit more pressure in the system and usually will show you the leak.

When you replace the hoses use new worm style clamps, the original
pressure clamps are not considered reusable. Yea, they might work
but the service guide says to trash them.


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HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors
Banks Header - and BEER, in the fridge!

 

"DING, DING!" sure enough the heater hose leading into the thermostat housing
had three small pinhole leaks. thanks guys! Once again you guys saved me
money and frustration.

DougW wrote:
>>> I have developed a coolant leak. I am pretty sure its the water
>>> pump ( the fan is whipping coolant all over the place). but there
>[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
>>
>> Sounds like new waterpump time to me?
>
>mebby, mebby not.
>
>I'd be checking the radiator supply and return hoses. If they are
>still the original it is likely they are leaking. Also watch the
>heater hoses. These hoses tend to get soft and balloon. A water
>pump leak is more likely to be pouring out the drive shaft and down
>the engine.
>
>For the money, I'd start with hoses. Dry the leak with paper towel
>then check back for more leaks. Squeezing the upper hose will put
>a bit more pressure in the system and usually will show you the leak.
>
>When you replace the hoses use new worm style clamps, the original
>pressure clamps are not considered reusable. Yea, they might work
>but the service guide says to trash them.
>

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"DING, DING!" sure enough the heater hose leading into the thermostat housing
had three small pinhole leaks. thanks guys! Once again you guys saved me
money and frustration.

DougW wrote:
>>> I have developed a coolant leak. I am pretty sure its the water
>>> pump ( the fan is whipping coolant all over the place). but there
>[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
>>
>> Sounds like new waterpump time to me?
>
>mebby, mebby not.
>
>I'd be checking the radiator supply and return hoses. If they are
>still the original it is likely they are leaking. Also watch the
>heater hoses. These hoses tend to get soft and balloon. A water
>pump leak is more likely to be pouring out the drive shaft and down
>the engine.
>
>For the money, I'd start with hoses. Dry the leak with paper towel
>then check back for more leaks. Squeezing the upper hose will put
>a bit more pressure in the system and usually will show you the leak.
>
>When you replace the hoses use new worm style clamps, the original
>pressure clamps are not considered reusable. Yea, they might work
>but the service guide says to trash them.
>

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"DING, DING!" sure enough the heater hose leading into the thermostat housing
had three small pinhole leaks. thanks guys! Once again you guys saved me
money and frustration.

DougW wrote:
>>> I have developed a coolant leak. I am pretty sure its the water
>>> pump ( the fan is whipping coolant all over the place). but there
>[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
>>
>> Sounds like new waterpump time to me?
>
>mebby, mebby not.
>
>I'd be checking the radiator supply and return hoses. If they are
>still the original it is likely they are leaking. Also watch the
>heater hoses. These hoses tend to get soft and balloon. A water
>pump leak is more likely to be pouring out the drive shaft and down
>the engine.
>
>For the money, I'd start with hoses. Dry the leak with paper towel
>then check back for more leaks. Squeezing the upper hose will put
>a bit more pressure in the system and usually will show you the leak.
>
>When you replace the hoses use new worm style clamps, the original
>pressure clamps are not considered reusable. Yea, they might work
>but the service guide says to trash them.
>

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