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Old Jun 27, 2013 | 10:43 PM
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6.4 coolant leak.

2008 6.4PSD with 35,000 miles. Notice a very small amount of coolant on the shop floor after the truck sits for a couple days. Looks to me like it is coming from the bottom of the top radiator hose where it connects to the block/water pump. Is this a common place to leak? The leak is very small as I cannot see a drop in coolant over a two week period. Any experience or suggestions on this?
 
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 05:38 AM
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If you look through the drivers side wheel well at the EGR coolers and see white splatter then it is most light the upper radiator hose.
New design hose has a white end nearest the motor. It now has a double 0-ring design.

It is a common failure due to the single o-ring.

I would shine a light at it to ensure that is the leak.

Other common leak point is the radiator seams. So look all along that for evidence as well.
 
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Thanks Senix, that is helpful. First thing I looked at was radiator tanks/seams. Couldn't see anything there. It almost seems to be a cold leak when it sits, as it is always dry when I park it. Will get the hose for replacement. Thanks again.
 
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so no film residue anywhere? Or is there some at the upper hose entry to the t-stats?
 
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