Vanishing coolant
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Vanishing coolant
No drips, no smoke.
Sinister Diesel uprated EGR cooler installed last year when coolant was found in the manifold.
Haven't vacuum or pressure tested the cooling system yet.
Bubble test results are confusing- bubbles were being produced at a period of approx 4-5 seconds until the VGT was unplugged. Bubbles paused for approx 10 seconds and then dramatically increased in frequency.
I believe I need head gaskets but am hoping for a miracle.
If you have any words of wisdom feel free, otherwise pressure test starts next week.
Sinister Diesel uprated EGR cooler installed last year when coolant was found in the manifold.
Haven't vacuum or pressure tested the cooling system yet.
Bubble test results are confusing- bubbles were being produced at a period of approx 4-5 seconds until the VGT was unplugged. Bubbles paused for approx 10 seconds and then dramatically increased in frequency.
I believe I need head gaskets but am hoping for a miracle.
If you have any words of wisdom feel free, otherwise pressure test starts next week.
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From: Ioway
In a clear jar of water. Stopper with plastic tube in place of the cap on the degas bottle, tube runs into the water in the jar.
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From: Ioway
Found it!
Pressure tested the cooling system today and found a steady drip coming from the wye under the degas bottle. Put a pair of pliers on the spring clamp and the wye broke in two. New hose ordered. Full flush & repair on Saturday.
Pressure tested the cooling system today and found a steady drip coming from the wye under the degas bottle. Put a pair of pliers on the spring clamp and the wye broke in two. New hose ordered. Full flush & repair on Saturday.
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