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Dec 8, 2015 | 11:41 AM

ka2rkv

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Coolant Leak

Has anyone seen a coolant leak near the back of the block? I did an oil change and noticed coolant on the bell housing.

Dec 8, 2015 | 01:16 PM

Chad149

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Turbo coolant line fitting most likely. Always seem to be reported coming down the bellhousing.

Not a terrible job if your a do it your self type.

Dec 9, 2015 | 06:35 AM

ka2rkv

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Does anyone know if the turbo line is a warranty repair. The truck has 85,000 miles on it. If not I will get the parts and take care of it myself.

Dec 9, 2015 | 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ka2rkv

Does anyone know if the turbo line is a warranty repair. The truck has 85,000 miles on it. If not I will get the parts and take care of it myself.

It should be part of the 5yr/100k engine warranty. Mine was.

Dec 9, 2015 | 12:00 PM

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to confirm, shine a light down the valley of the motor.

Dec 10, 2015 | 12:06 PM

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Need some tips on isolating coolant leak to be water pumps. I had the mystery coolant leak that turned out to be the turbo fitting that I replaced. Based on the rubber grommet condition and the coolant down the bell housing, I'm confident that was the original issue LAST WEEK. Well sure enough, THIS WEEK, still missing coolant and no drips on concrete when shut down and idling....SO besides a leak test at dealer, what is best way to determine if it's a water pump leak? I'm prepared to replace both primary and secondary, but just want to confirm where leak is since I've had no luck finding the leak thus far. Any suggestions?!

Dec 10, 2015 | 03:12 PM

Chad149

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An air pocket that burped is the first thought that comes to my mind.

Other than that get a pressure tester (auto zone or competitor will rent you one)and crawl underneath and give a through inspection. That's all the dealer will do.