JoeDirt Posted August 14, 2025 Report Share Posted August 14, 2025 Need help figuring out what is causing the coolant leakage. I have a 2009 2,7l flexifuel Dodge Journey that started leaking coolant after a 100mile trip. Tried changing the lower thermostat and seal. Water keeps coming out of the weeping hole. Opened the cover to check the waterpump. But it looks fine. No axial play and no weird noises. No milky oil or signs of water in the crankcase. Could it still be the waterpump or seals? Where does the weeping hole lead to? You can barely see the weeping hole on the picture. But it still has some water in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John/Horace Posted August 14, 2025 Report Share Posted August 14, 2025 Weep hole is to send water away from bearing so it doesn't corrode. But bearing not designed for water contact, so there is an internal seal failure. If you pressure test system it won't hold pressure sitting and fluid will come out hole. Weep hole drip means new or rebuilt pump assembly (new is better) needed. Bearing will rapidly get worse and fail soon, this drip gives warning, which is useful. 2late4u 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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