08-31-2010, 11:16 PM
Well....
Overheating sucks, especially for your engine.
First fill up the radiator with water as well as the reservoir. Don't waste your $$$ on coolant until the leak is fixed.
What ever happened with that heater hose you taped up at URE?
If it looks like coolant is coming from the bottom of the water pump I would venture to say either bad gasket or the weeper hole which indicated bad water pump.
After you replenish the water, take the truck around the block to heat it up and then park it and keep it running. Pop the hood and check for leaks. Also note the temp reading.
Determine if the upper radiator hose is hot and if it feels like water is flowing.
Frankly, it can be many items so we have to start here.
Do you have another vehicle in the meantime?
Overheating sucks, especially for your engine.
First fill up the radiator with water as well as the reservoir. Don't waste your $$$ on coolant until the leak is fixed.
What ever happened with that heater hose you taped up at URE?
If it looks like coolant is coming from the bottom of the water pump I would venture to say either bad gasket or the weeper hole which indicated bad water pump.
After you replenish the water, take the truck around the block to heat it up and then park it and keep it running. Pop the hood and check for leaks. Also note the temp reading.
Determine if the upper radiator hose is hot and if it feels like water is flowing.
Frankly, it can be many items so we have to start here.
Do you have another vehicle in the meantime?
'77 351w- Explorer EFI, 4R70W, 4-link, lockers, 4.56, 35" MT/Rs with a severe rock addiction.
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