COOLANT LEAKS
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COOLANT LEAKS
i first smelled coolant after driving the 2011 f-350 kr dually pickup. than the next day i noticed about a 3" diameter spot on the garage floor. it was coming down from the front and just off center towards the driver's side of the engine. anyone having any coolant leak problems?
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From: The Thumb, MI
Yep had the exact same problem with my truck at 45,000 miles. Had a small pin hole in the radiator more towards the driver side . I think this will be an issue with alot of these trucks its just a matter of time. Warranty covered mine and it was replaced. I also pointed it out to some other guys that have new trucks and they also found out theirs were leaking too after inspection. The 6.4L also had similar issues.
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From: Greenwood, SC
I had a new radiator at 59,000 miles. Including the five I had replaced in my '08 6.4 this made 6 radiators in the last 4-5 years.
I dunno what it is about me but I think I have the award for most radiators......
I dunno what it is about me but I think I have the award for most radiators......
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From: Northern California
that's bad!!
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I know, it's crazy. Friends in the 6.4 forum might have one or two go out, most have zero issues. It is strange. Only thing I do is two things, I drive a lot and I tow at least 6,000 pounds of trailer all the time. I don't get crazy heavy and I'm certainly not the only one that works my truck like this.
I never had an engine problem from the 6.4 or the 6.7 though. Main reason I got the new motor was this cooling system issue and the 6 speed trans. Funny how things go.
I never had an engine problem from the 6.4 or the 6.7 though. Main reason I got the new motor was this cooling system issue and the 6 speed trans. Funny how things go.
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From: Edmonton Alberta
I had a leaky water pump replaced under warranty at about 30,000 kM.
Is this where it is leaking from?
If so it is water pump.
There are at least a few here that have had leaky water pumps.
Thanks
Is this where it is leaking from?
If so it is water pump.
There are at least a few here that have had leaky water pumps.
Thanks
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Yes sir (but they already know it was tuned).
I LOVED driving into the "drive in" service area. Gave her a little blast before I shut it down and a few people hit the deck
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