fsuball13 Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 So i go outside to run a few errands and i notice a small green pool of liquid underneath the engine. i cant follow it up, its dripping from the belts..like following them down from another part. any help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaritimeMan Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 Well green fluid is coolant/ anti freeze. Check your Hose connections to and from the radiator first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdub Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 If it's coming from the belts check the water pump. My Nissan Hardbody water pump went out and that is exactly what it looked like when I walked outside to go to work. Replaced it that afternoon and the darn thing was stolen that night. Oh well got the Pathy now. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 Could also be from the thermostat housing in the center of the engine on the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMike Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 be sure to cheak your hoses. twice i had found antifreeze all on the inside of my engine compartment, couldnt figure out where it was comming from. i deside to check it out and got a shot to the face with antifreeze. it had a hole on the side of the hose. sneaky little thing it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesmaximase Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 waterpump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Boy Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 waterpump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cupples95 Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 Probably the water pump, but if your lucky it could just be a hose or clamp that is loose. Good luck!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatterHorn Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 what ever it is ... it may be a good idea to replace the hoses and the pump ... at least while you have got it all apart ... and the cost is margninal considering the the work to get everything apart ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9sar Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 and, while you're there... the cam seals, timing belt, thermostat, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChromoTech Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 Yup mine did the same thing i also found out my local repair shop ripped me off! during the time when they put in my new water pump they stabbed two holes in my radiator and tried to cover it up by addind a bunch of that crappy radiator stop leak now i have a nice steal and brass radiator in there at their cost hehehe compared to the original plastic and aluminum one. Question: how do you replace the thermostat??? anyone have problems with blowing oil seals/gaskets after installing a water pump? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sw Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 three words again after market manual btw the only way you will have leaky seals is if they are damaged or decayed from age Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 Question: how do you replace the thermostat???anyone have problems with blowing oil seals/gaskets after installing a water pump? The thermostat is located in the front center of the engine, between the upper and lower timing covers. The lower radiator hose connects to a pipe that connects to a short rubber spacer that connects to the thermostat housing. It's a PITA to get to. Blowing seals? Nope. I installed a new WP about a year ago on mine, not a single problem. Seals leaking are usually a sign of neglect, abuse or old seals and gaskets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9sar Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 The cam seals etc are recommended simply because you're gonna be in there anyway. It's a PITA to get at them so it's a good idea to do preventive maintenance on the cheap parts and reduce the labor involved if, for some reason, they decide to fail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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