Coolant leak?
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Coolant leak?
'03 F250 7.3.
I noticed a water leak dripping down onto passenger side front leaf spring. I saw this before but attributed it to the AC (which kicks butt) but haven't used the AC. No scent to the clear fluid, temps all look good. Running fine.
Where does the AC discharge go? Could AC be on (**** not on AC but set in blue zone on dial)? Reservoir looks ok but could e small volume of drips.
Getting to mechanic will be a bit of time -working6 days/wk to keep baby's momma happy at Starbucks.
I noticed a water leak dripping down onto passenger side front leaf spring. I saw this before but attributed it to the AC (which kicks butt) but haven't used the AC. No scent to the clear fluid, temps all look good. Running fine.
Where does the AC discharge go? Could AC be on (**** not on AC but set in blue zone on dial)? Reservoir looks ok but could e small volume of drips.
Getting to mechanic will be a bit of time -working6 days/wk to keep baby's momma happy at Starbucks.
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I drove home with the vent setting to off, but still some dripping on the passenger side leaf spring when I got home (20.8mpg according the rig). The temp setting remained cranked all the way to the blue side. Engine temp gauge remained at a bit less than half, where it's been for the week I've owned it.
It seems to be running fine.
Perplexing.
It seems to be running fine.
Perplexing.
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With the truck at idle and the fluid dripping, feel to see if the fluid is cold. Pop the hood and see if the clutch is engaged on the AC compressor. Feel the freon lines to see if one is cold and one is hot.
Unless the air is blowing only on your feet, the AC is likely running if the fan is blowing and the other **** is on blue.
Unless the air is blowing only on your feet, the AC is likely running if the fan is blowing and the other **** is on blue.
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F350-- Thanks!!
But I'm a newbie!! LOL, it's a good day if I remember to wait for the glow tube light to go off before turning the key!
-I'll check the temp of the liquid (but wouldnt it warm up a bit if it's path is across the engine?)
- Where is the AC compressor and the clutch (and how to determine if it's engaged?) - I'v got no clue.
- Will try placing on 'off' and in the red tomorrow.
But I'm a newbie!! LOL, it's a good day if I remember to wait for the glow tube light to go off before turning the key!
-I'll check the temp of the liquid (but wouldnt it warm up a bit if it's path is across the engine?)
- Where is the AC compressor and the clutch (and how to determine if it's engaged?) - I'v got no clue.
- Will try placing on 'off' and in the red tomorrow.
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Here is a pic of the compressor from another member's truck-front view: it is at the 1-2 o'clock position near the word hole. When the A/C compressor clutch is engaged it rotates with the engine. When it is disengaged it is stationary and will look like the one in the photo.
And then another without any info on the picture-topview: it is in the bottom left and only partially visible.
And then another without any info on the picture-topview: it is in the bottom left and only partially visible.
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I'm an idiot! Made sure to drive home today with the vent in the OFF position and the thermostat all the in the red. What I didnt make sure to do is to actually remember to check the leak until after a couple of slices of pizza and a pint of Chunky Monkey icecream (stay away from it, it's as addicting as heroin).
Great idea with the white paper.
The drip seems to have been about ambient temperature.
Will try to remember ....
Great idea with the white paper.
The drip seems to have been about ambient temperature.
Will try to remember ....
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