Lotus1

88 22RE 160K...
So I notice some coolant leaking from what appears like just under the water pump area. I've checked the oil and it looks clean, nothing really out of the ordinary. My temps have been right around 180 degrees pretty consistently. I don't see any white smoke at start up at all.

How would I know if the pump is bad? Should I just consider replacing the waterpump or just the gasket? What else should I replace if I'm already going to do it?



Also, how can I identify this hose? It looks like it's leaking a little bit from the clamp area? I'd like to take care of it before it explodes.


Any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks!

DeathCougar

iTrader: (23)

The leak coming from behind the pump could be from the heater pipe coming out of there.

As for the hose/clamp, there is an upgrade/fix for the stupid dual clamp junction pipe design. Go to the dealer (yes, the dealer) and get a heater hose from a 94-95 22RE 4x4. They eliminated that junction pipe and the need for 3 hose clamps on the bottom there, and went to one solid piece of rubber and ONE hose clamp on the bottom. Clean well, install the new hose and factory clamp, and you won't have the problem any more.

Lotus1

If that's the case is that a bigger issue? I'll have it checked out this weekend to know for sure but just wanted the experts opinions. thanks