Quick Release Fittings
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Quick Release Fittings
The quick release fittings used on ATF cooler lines on the Ecapes. When the connection is released, does it cap the line also like quick release fittings used with air tools?
Anotherwards, if the fitting appeared to be connected but wasn't, would that block the ATF flow? I'm not sure if this is even possible.
Just got my Escape back Friday from the dealer on a ATF leak. It's got a new leak worse than it went in for and "appears" to be wet under the cooler line connections on the splash shield which it's dripping from underneath.
I just was wonder if this could be blocking ATF flow also? It was just driven home only three miles or so and none since. Going back tomorrow.
Then again, if it wasn't connected, it shouldn't leak, providing it caps the line when disconnected.
Anotherwards, if the fitting appeared to be connected but wasn't, would that block the ATF flow? I'm not sure if this is even possible.
Just got my Escape back Friday from the dealer on a ATF leak. It's got a new leak worse than it went in for and "appears" to be wet under the cooler line connections on the splash shield which it's dripping from underneath.
I just was wonder if this could be blocking ATF flow also? It was just driven home only three miles or so and none since. Going back tomorrow.
Then again, if it wasn't connected, it shouldn't leak, providing it caps the line when disconnected.
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AFAIK, the lines to not cap themself when disconnected. The tech may have fixed the leak but been sloppy in cleaning up the spilled fluid. Had one repair a seeping A/C compressor seal, and they hoisted the PS pump & reservoir up onto the rocker arm cover and intake manifold. It drooled all over the whole engine, and I had more fluid on the ground when I got home in 1/2 hour than I had previously from the seeping seal.
I went back and let them know how displeased I was. The car had ~3k on it, and was pristine, and now was coated with oil. They cleaned it up and 'detailed' under the hood.
I still to this day am awed at the total obliviousness of the tech.
So, I'd bet you may have a buncha oil on the lower engine bay air deflectors that will drip for days... They should remove it and clean it up.
tom
I went back and let them know how displeased I was. The car had ~3k on it, and was pristine, and now was coated with oil. They cleaned it up and 'detailed' under the hood.
I still to this day am awed at the total obliviousness of the tech.
So, I'd bet you may have a buncha oil on the lower engine bay air deflectors that will drip for days... They should remove it and clean it up.
tom
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The area around the fill tube is perfectly clean which what I suspected at first too. I just took the shuttle ride home from the dealer and was told that they suspect it's the cooler lines that are leaking.
I did read up a bit and those fittings can come with a check valve on both M/F fittings, one or none.
I did read up a bit and those fittings can come with a check valve on both M/F fittings, one or none.
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Due to some confusion at the dealer, I was picked up by the shop foreman for the ride back to get my vehicle.
He said that it wasn't the cooler line leaking but a tiny plug. Wish I would have asked just where it was located as the manual doesn't mention any small drain plugs. Could be something not mentioned in the manual, I guess.
Or did he say it was on the cooler????
He said that it wasn't the cooler line leaking but a tiny plug. Wish I would have asked just where it was located as the manual doesn't mention any small drain plugs. Could be something not mentioned in the manual, I guess.
Or did he say it was on the cooler????
