1996 Dodge 1500 Coolant Leak Near Pulleys

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ALTEMOSEDE
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I have a 1996 Dodge 1500 120,000 miles, ther is coolant leaking from front of engine near pulleys and belts?
Mar 23, 2006 at 4:12 AM
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JPAM
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sounds like your water pump is leaking.. so its time to change pump... there is a pee hole on water pump take a look to see if its coming from there..
good luck jess s.
Mar 23, 2006 at 8:22 AM

Suggested Repair

Inspect the water pump weep hole at the front of the engine near the pulleys. If coolant is coming from the weep hole, replace the water pump.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1996 Dodge 1500 with 120,000 miles reports coolant leaking from the front of the engine near the pulleys and belts. The expert says it sounds like a leaking water pump and recommends checking the water pump weep hole, then replacing the pump if that is the source.

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