Originally Posted by Zmann
(Post 9638206)
depends on the heat range but the brass nor the molded fitting should not have an issue
why did he state that? |
I should have said he mentioned the brass had more failures but of course that is in a plumbing environment.
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OH! maybe the pex tube comming off the fitting ,, that may make sense
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Originally Posted by woodlander
(Post 9638304)
He owns a plumbing company and I think the supply house told him that. I think I will just use the plastic as that is what he had in these sizes.
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Originally Posted by bpounds
(Post 9636240)
If you have to add, it's a problem. If it fluctuates with temp, that's normal.
Originally Posted by Zmann
(Post 9637058)
the coolant leaves a white residue clean around the degas bottle and see if the residue appears
I checked my coolant level again this morning after truck sat all night. Yep, she was about 1" below the min line..appears i have a problem. Well, I started inspecting the connections at my coolant filter. I noticed some white residue around inlet/outlet at the filter. I posted some pics here, Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums - Jayybird's Album: Coolant Leak I looked around the T fitting and can't really tell if any is leaking there, but it is real tight in there. My truck is running great, Temps are good (maybe a little low), i don't do any crazy hot rodden or towing. When the truck is warm, i notice the coolant level rises in the degas bottle but not quite to the top so i don't think she is puking out the cap. I had ARPs and gaskets installed 20K miles ago, so i don't think its a gasket issue. I am hoping its just my coolant filter system. I plan on getting the brass t-fitting like what has been suggested on this thread, also, i will disconnect and clean up everything good and make sure its put back correctly on the filter. What else can i trouble shoot for leaking coolant? Damn i don't want any problems, hopefully its just at this filter system and i can fix it. Thanks |
Originally Posted by Jayybird
(Post 9640023)
What else can i trouble shoot for leaking coolant? Damn i don't want any problems, hopefully its just at this filter system and i can fix it.
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I had my truck for over a year before it burped / not puked after a long hilly trip
I was down about 2 qts ? I was freaking out but topped it off and it never did it again |
Can yall see the whit residue in the link in my previous post? Think thats coolant leaking out there? :eek:
Thanks again for the help |
sure enough ,, but not a lot
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Originally Posted by Jayybird
(Post 9640646)
Can yall see the whit residue in the link in my previous post? Think thats coolant leaking out there? :eek:
Thanks again for the help I'm sure you know where it is likely going. So I won't speak the dirty language. |
Originally Posted by Jayybird
(Post 9640646)
Can yall see the whit residue in the link in my previous post? Think thats coolant leaking out there? :eek:
Thanks again for the help Watch it when you start it in the morning for white smoke and smell the exhaust. One other thing about coolant level in the bottle. Parking on a slight elevation change can make the level easily move 1/2" either way. I'd closely monitor and record how much coolant you were losing over time and be precise with every aspect of your "study". |
Originally Posted by Jayybird
(Post 9640023)
Fellas,
I checked my coolant level again this morning after truck sat all night. Yep, she was about 1" below the min line..appears i have a problem. Well, I started inspecting the connections at my coolant filter. I noticed some white residue around inlet/outlet at the filter. I posted some pics here, Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums - Jayybird's Album: Coolant Leak I looked around the T fitting and can't really tell if any is leaking there, but it is real tight in there. My truck is running great, Temps are good (maybe a little low), i don't do any crazy hot rodden or towing. When the truck is warm, i notice the coolant level rises in the degas bottle but not quite to the top so i don't think she is puking out the cap. I had ARPs and gaskets installed 20K miles ago, so i don't think its a gasket issue. I am hoping its just my coolant filter system. I plan on getting the brass t-fitting like what has been suggested on this thread, also, i will disconnect and clean up everything good and make sure its put back correctly on the filter. What else can i trouble shoot for leaking coolant? Damn i don't want any problems, hopefully its just at this filter system and i can fix it. Thanks My coolant level varies from time to time and the slightest incline (not perfectly level) makes a difference when looking at the degas bottle level. If your really concerned.... have your system pressure tested... have a manual pressure pump installed on the degas bottle cap and pressurize to max pressure and let it sit... and see what happens (does it hold or loose pressure... or does coolant leak out somewhere)? On a side note... my levels vary from day to day and always have... do I know why... no... but they do go up and down depending on ambient outside temps, driving style, engine temps and the like... so that may be the variable at play with your motor??? |
Fellas,
I did some more investigating on my coolant leak. I think i found the culprit, take a look at this pics Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums - Jayybird's Album: Coolant Leak What is that part? What is it for? Does it leak often? You probably can't tell, but the photo where you see my fingers acutally had coolant seaping out. ( i assume it was coolant). What is that gray wire thing for? That usually falls off and I have to plug back in. I checked my coolant leve and it was 1+" below the MIN line ( i had filled it up to the MIN line with the truck sitting in the same spot a while back). Also, i checked all the coolant filter connections, hoses, degas cap, and I can't find any trace of coolant leaking in those places. So what do yall think? Is it an easy fix? Thanks for any input..you guys are the best! |
that is a device that closes the flow to the heater core when you choose max A?C // they are about $30 AND YOURS IS NOT THE FIRST TO FAIL ,, GOOD TROUBLE SHOOTING // sorry caps lock screwed me again ,, I am not yelling
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Thanks ZMANN,
I will be replacing that soon. Do you know what that part is called or know where i can find a part #? If not, I'll just run up to the dealer and show them, and get the part along with a new hose....looks like it will be a good time to go ahead and put in the new brass T as well. THanks!:-drink |
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