Water Pump Leak?

[mrkrabs318]

I was changing my oil today and when I was under there, I noticed a couple of drops of antifreeze dripping down the block. I have been smelling AF for a few days now but I checked all the hoses and there hasn't been any puddles under the rig. From what I can see it looks like its dripping down from behind the large pulley on the block. My jeep is an '06 that just turned 37K miles. 1.Could this be the water pump (http://www.************.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47691#)? 2.Is it an easy job if it is? 3. Anyone have any input and/or write up on the replacement? Thanks in advance.
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[GR33N D3M0N]

I just had mine replaced, I have 63k miles, but another member had 31k miles, so it could be ur water pump...good luck!! I had mine done at a shop so I couldn't tell you how to fix it...

[robpp]

i have the 07 SM and it shows a page for every motor but the 6.1/

here is what it syas for the 5.7

5.7L





1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Drain coolant.
3. Remove serpentine belt.
4. Remove fan clutch assembly.
5. Remove coolant fill bottle.
6. Disconnect washer bottle wiring and hose.
7. Remove fan shroud assembly.
8. Remove A/C compressor and generator brace.
9. Remove idler pulleys.
10. Remove belt tensioner assembly.
11. Remove upper and lower radiator hoses.
12. Remove heater hoses.
13. Remove water pump mounting bolts and remove pump.

[mrkrabs318]

I just had mine replaced, I have 63k miles, but another member had 31k miles, so it could be ur water pump...good luck!! I had mine done at a shop so I couldn't tell you how to fix it...

Mind if I ask how much it cost to have done?

[GR33N D3M0N]

Mind if I ask how much it cost to have done?

it was at a buddys shop, 250, with a 25 mile tow...i think average price is around 200 tho, if im not mistaken...

[bluethunderjeep]

On my 5.7 it was the rubber thermostat gasket gone bad, causing it to leak at the flange on the water pump where the upper hose connects.
Twenty minutes and $25.00 for a new thermostat fixed my leak.

Dave

[Scottina06]

^^^^excellent. I was just gonna suggest to look at that first

[mrkrabs318]

Checked the t stat and gasket. all is good with both. still leaning towards the water pump. it is such a small leak...its very hard to tell where it is exactly coming from. Guess I have a weekend project next week.