D60 water pump leak multiple times

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by Transportauto, Feb 1, 2023.

  1. Transportauto

    Transportauto Light Load Member

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    Got a 1999 freightliner with a detroit 60 12.7.
    Over the past year I've had to put 2 water pumps on this thing for leaks out of the weep hole. It's back again for another leak out of the weep hole. What can cause 3 water leaks at the same place in less then 1 year?
     
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  3. Mustang69

    Mustang69 Bobtail Member

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    I have the same problem but my pumps failed faster. First one Detroit reman after 1k and the second Heldex 6k.
     
  4. Smellfunny

    Smellfunny Road Train Member

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    Flush your coolant system really good and use proper coolant. ELC (50/50).
     
  5. Transportauto

    Transportauto Light Load Member

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    I do use extended life, but a good flush might actually help if for some reason there is some sort of debris flowing throughout.
    Can't see anything but wouldn't take much I suppose.
    I'll definitely do this on the 3rd unit
     
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