Coolant Leak
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Coolant Leak
I have had a coolant leak recently from the degas bottle to radiator hose, or so I thought.
I just replaced the hose and it still leaks, I am beginning to think the radiator connector is cracked. Anyone every experience this?
I just replaced the hose and it still leaks, I am beginning to think the radiator connector is cracked. Anyone every experience this?
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I've seen them snap clean off here on FTE. Which is new radiator time, obviously.
If it is cracked the coolant system cannot hold pressure. Find a tool to pressurize the system, that will help you find any leaks.
If it is cracked the coolant system cannot hold pressure. Find a tool to pressurize the system, that will help you find any leaks.
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Like David said, there was one on here about a month ago where it looked like someone cut it the break was so straight and clean. It happens...
Didn't the 6.7's have a problem with breaking radiators in 2011-2012? At least yours lasted almost 20 years.
Didn't the 6.7's have a problem with breaking radiators in 2011-2012? At least yours lasted almost 20 years.
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Was a very easy fix on the 4th even with a few beers in me and it being 90+ outside. I was surprised to see my tranny cooler lines weren't rusted out as i live in the rust belt.
It cracked right above the degas bottle return hose so i would've never seen it, funny thing is, it only leaked when warm. Nice to see there are no leaks for now!
It cracked right above the degas bottle return hose so i would've never seen it, funny thing is, it only leaked when warm. Nice to see there are no leaks for now!
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