What is leaking? 3.0 ranger 1993

[Pekerz]

Hello everyone, just saw this leak and I’m wondering if this is the water pump? If it’s not please let me know what it is

1993 Ford Ranger XLT 3.0 2wd

 

[superj]

Sure looks like the waterpump but turn the truck off and lay under the front and look from the bottom. The waterpump has a hole in the bottom, called a weep hole. It alerts you when your bearing seals have gone so you can change it before the oump freezes on on you

 

[ericbphoto]

Hard to tell from that picture. But, if you can't see water leaking up around the thermostat housing or top of the water pump, then it's most likely what Superj said.

 

[pjtoledo]

you can purchase, rent, or borrow cooling system pressure testers from various auto parts retailers.
that allows you to pressurize the cooling system without the engine running.
much safer when you need to get up close to find the leaks.