1995 ram 5.2 water pump

[putz65]

I have just installed a new water pump in a friends ram and it is leaking coolant. The coolant is coming from the top of the water pump and running down the water pumpand dripping off. I pulled the pump off and the gasket looks perfect are there any other gaskets in that area that could need replacing. Sorry that I cant give any better description as to where the water is coming from becuase of all the bracketry holding the Ac compressor and alternator on. Any help would be appreciated. This is a 1995 ram 2500 with a 5.2 4x4.

[lownloud]

I am not trying to be a smart a$$ or anything here,but was the mating surface for the water pump properly cleaned off,maybe there is still a small piece of old gasket in there??all of the bolts back in and tight?lemme know what it was thanks...

[putz65]

Yes everything was clean and tight. It turns out it was a bad thermostat housing gasket.

[lownloud]

Originally Posted by lownloud

I am not trying to be a smart a$$ or anything here,but was the mating surface for the water pump properly cleaned off,maybe there is still a small piece of old gasket in there??all of the bolts back in and tight?lemme know what it was thanks...

well that is good,only a gasket, cheap fix!

[2000mudder]

if you use a product called The Right Stuff, you will NEVER have a leak. it is a marine grade sealant and there is no dry time. sealed a intake manifold and fired it up 10 min later and no leaks.