Coolant leak
reefgeorge
03-25-2013, 09:15 AM
Have a small coolant leak. The level is dropping and I can smell it but I cant find it. The radiator was new at 100K miles and the heater core is bypassed. No evidence on or near the hoses, water pump or radiator. Getting ready to replace all the hoses because they are overdue but I would like to find the leak(s) first. Any ideas?
Thanks
Thanks
MT-2500
03-25-2013, 10:56 AM
Have a small coolant leak. The level is dropping and I can smell it but I cant find it. The radiator was new at 100K miles and the heater core is bypassed. No evidence on or near the hoses, water pump or radiator. Getting ready to replace all the hoses because they are overdue but I would like to find the leak(s) first. Any ideas?
Thanks
Test before replacing hose and then after .
Get some coolant leak test dye and a pressure tester.
Preasure test cold and warm and hot.
Thanks
Test before replacing hose and then after .
Get some coolant leak test dye and a pressure tester.
Preasure test cold and warm and hot.
reefgeorge
03-30-2013, 06:36 AM
Is the intake manifold coolant leak internal or external?
MT-2500
03-30-2013, 10:17 AM
Is the intake manifold coolant leak internal or external?
Can be either one.
Watch engine for coolant in it if internal.
For external leaks pressure test coolant system cold and warm and hot.
If you use coolant leak dye test stuff and have a internal leak it will show up in engine oil test.
Can be either one.
Watch engine for coolant in it if internal.
For external leaks pressure test coolant system cold and warm and hot.
If you use coolant leak dye test stuff and have a internal leak it will show up in engine oil test.
reefgeorge
03-31-2013, 11:54 AM
Thanks, I will get the dye in the system next week. How long does a water pump usually last? Mine has almost 200,000 miles on it.
George
George
MT-2500
04-01-2013, 06:11 PM
They last a lot longer that they used to.
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