Coolant leak: FYI
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Coolant leak: FYI
For any of you that have a small coolant leak like I had, when the truck sat and engine got cold. Ford put some O-rings in the radiator hoses, which mine were bad for some reason, that might be your issue. Like I stated it only leaked when the engine was cold, after I ran it the O-rings must have swollen back up and sealed off. The leak was on the driver front of the engine, I couldn't see a leak but it ran down the block onto my driveway, wasn't much but I knew it was there. On another note the dealer told me my "bed pan" was leaking oil which I knew something was leaking cause of the oil on my starter, that's gonna require an engine pull to fix so I am gonna wait till I get a bigger punch list. Sorry so long but hope it helps anyone else.
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The dreaded bedplate leak used to be a common problem with the 6.0s, this is the first I've heard of it on a 6.4L. Considering the bottom end is nearly identical it makes sense that the 6.4L would be susceptible to this as well.
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Couple of bedplates but too wide spread.
I have just a tad coolant creep. Always have. Maybe an oz or two every 3-6 months. My OA's come back squeakie clean. No evidence either.
I think in my case I run it hard and I think some evaps overtime.
Bedplate will be a cab off procedure.
I have just a tad coolant creep. Always have. Maybe an oz or two every 3-6 months. My OA's come back squeakie clean. No evidence either.
I think in my case I run it hard and I think some evaps overtime.
Bedplate will be a cab off procedure.
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My upper radiator hose at the water pump connection started leaking at 42,000 miles. Ford denied the repair under warranty and quoted me $650 for new hose and coolant flush. I ordered two O-rings from Ford for $5, picked some gold coolant from NAPA and repaired in about 2 hours. The old O-Rings were visibly flattened into an oval shape which explains the leaking. New O-Rings are different color and appear to be made from different rubber compound as well.
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Yeah Senix, my service writer told me they would have to pull the engine. I'll get to that later when they're not so busy.
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My upper hose was leaking at the engine connection.
First Dealer denied a warranty repair and quoted $750.00 to replace both hoses.
Second dealer replaced the O-Ring on the upper hose under warranty. No more leak.
Thanks to the original poster (peefrog) for mentioning the issue is with the O-ring and not the entire hose. You saved me $750.00.
First Dealer denied a warranty repair and quoted $750.00 to replace both hoses.
Second dealer replaced the O-Ring on the upper hose under warranty. No more leak.
Thanks to the original poster (peefrog) for mentioning the issue is with the O-ring and not the entire hose. You saved me $750.00.
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The original hose had one at each end.
They have redesigned the radiator hose so that it now has two o-rings at each end. I still have the old style hose wand they replaced the one o-ring on mine.
They have redesigned the radiator hose so that it now has two o-rings at each end. I still have the old style hose wand they replaced the one o-ring on mine.
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My upper hose was leaking at the engine connection.
First Dealer denied a warranty repair and quoted $750.00 to replace both hoses.
Second dealer replaced the O-Ring on the upper hose under warranty. No more leak.
Thanks to the original poster (peefrog) for mentioning the issue is with the O-ring and not the entire hose. You saved me $750.00.
First Dealer denied a warranty repair and quoted $750.00 to replace both hoses.
Second dealer replaced the O-Ring on the upper hose under warranty. No more leak.
Thanks to the original poster (peefrog) for mentioning the issue is with the O-ring and not the entire hose. You saved me $750.00.
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Champion Ford (Gulf Freeway/Fugua) wanted to replace the hoses (both of them) and would not do it under warranty. Price $750.00
AC Collins Ford (BW 8 - Pasadena) replaced the o-rings under warranty. Actual Cost: $0.00
AC Collins Ford (BW 8 - Pasadena) replaced the o-rings under warranty. Actual Cost: $0.00
