[MENTION=66389]BlackWorksInc[/MENTION] and community,
So I'm thinking my water pump or some associated part is leaking.
First thing yesterday morning I go get coffee, when I get back I see there's a fairly large puddle where my truck was parked (https://photos.app.goo.gl/4HcVfWWEmWXNGG2o1). Upon investigation it's clearly coolant, and my reservoir is low. I couldn't tell the exact source as it appears it got blown all over the place by the fan and driving (I don't have skid plates on so it's all exposed). I keep an eye on it throughout the day, but it doesn't ever mark it's territory anywhere else. I was even at my brother's for about 5 hours, and no drips on his driveway.
This morning I go out, and I check before driving away, it's leaking again. I'm seeing a drop every 10-15 seconds, try again to identify the source but can't nail it down. It's definitely the front of the engine. I'm thinking it's coming from a small square hole at the bottom of a cover that I believe covers the water pump (https://photos.app.goo.gl/aTJ6SZ3pmJnOQFVV2). Now I've been parked at my bro-inlaws for about 3 hours, again, not dripping.
Is it a normal symptom to stop leaking after being warmed up?
I live in the Bay Area, am visiting family in SLC Utah (showing off my new baby boy #prouddad). But we're leaving tomorrow for Depoe Bay, OR for a family trip. Will be there for the week and driving home next weekend. Is it safe to top off as needed for the next ~2 weeks, until I can be back home? Or do I need to order a water pump kit and do while in Oregon?
So I'm thinking my water pump or some associated part is leaking.
First thing yesterday morning I go get coffee, when I get back I see there's a fairly large puddle where my truck was parked (https://photos.app.goo.gl/4HcVfWWEmWXNGG2o1). Upon investigation it's clearly coolant, and my reservoir is low. I couldn't tell the exact source as it appears it got blown all over the place by the fan and driving (I don't have skid plates on so it's all exposed). I keep an eye on it throughout the day, but it doesn't ever mark it's territory anywhere else. I was even at my brother's for about 5 hours, and no drips on his driveway.
This morning I go out, and I check before driving away, it's leaking again. I'm seeing a drop every 10-15 seconds, try again to identify the source but can't nail it down. It's definitely the front of the engine. I'm thinking it's coming from a small square hole at the bottom of a cover that I believe covers the water pump (https://photos.app.goo.gl/aTJ6SZ3pmJnOQFVV2). Now I've been parked at my bro-inlaws for about 3 hours, again, not dripping.
Is it a normal symptom to stop leaking after being warmed up?
I live in the Bay Area, am visiting family in SLC Utah (showing off my new baby boy #prouddad). But we're leaving tomorrow for Depoe Bay, OR for a family trip. Will be there for the week and driving home next weekend. Is it safe to top off as needed for the next ~2 weeks, until I can be back home? Or do I need to order a water pump kit and do while in Oregon?
