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Old 01-09-2010, 05:02 AM
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Water Pump Failure

I have a 2006 2500 4x4 Diesel. At 67,000 the water pump failed. While it was covered under warranty, I was advised to replace the Serp Belt at $90. Also replaced the front pads for the first time without turning the rotors. Brakes work fine with no pulsing or squeeking. Other than a front differential seal, this is the only issue I have had with this truck since new.

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Old 01-09-2010, 07:07 AM
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Good deal. I think you could have gotten the belt a little cheaper elsewhere...

Mine went just at 70k...
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You're lucky. My 2008 is on its 3rd water pump. Just turned 33K miles.
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What are you guys doing, my 2001 went 199k and the 2005 is at 182 with original water pump. Now mine will take a dump tomorrow for posting this
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Water Pump Failure

Mine went south at 93K, but fortunately it is still on warranty.
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My 97 still had original at 289,000. I replaced it as PM when doing front crank seal.
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My 04 water pump was still doing fine at 200K. I changed it out just because it is so easy, and I replaced both idler pulleys. The pulley on the tensioner was worn down pretty good but you can get just the pulley/bearing pretty cheap and I would definitely recommend doing it. I have flushed by coolant every 100K with Zerex.

Did my original brakes at 150K and could have gone another 10-20K. I replaced them with Wager Thermo Quiets and pretty happy with 90K on them.
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Mine went about 800 miles after the 100K mark.
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So what do these water pumps do to let you know they are gone? I have 124K miles on my original.
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The water pump will seap coolant from the weep hole. You will notice a small puddle under truck after a long drive and cooldown.
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Originally Posted by Spooler
The water pump will seap coolant from the weep hole. You will notice a small puddle under truck after a long drive and cooldown.
Same here...mine went about 75k (under warranty) but replaced belt too. Prety much the only prob so far..did both U-joints on the drive shaft...about to do the front ones and brakes, usual stuff. Cant kill these trucks!
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Knock on rams horns, 278k on the original pump..

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Originally Posted by Colo~Dirtbikers
Knock on rams horns, 278k on the original pump..

Carey
Niceeeeee! That's the way it should be. I have not had any other problems with mine and expect to get 300-400K without any serious issue, like you! Great deal!
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2 bolts 2 beer ahh the good ole straight six. now if it was a V8 diesel 8hrs $800 and scraped knuckles, no thanks.
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Originally Posted by CRToney
2 bolts 2 beer ahh the good ole straight six. now if it was a V8 diesel 8hrs $800 and scraped knuckles, no thanks.
Agreed!


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