Coolant Leak

[Mineratron]

Got out the truck earlier and could smell coolant… it’s sprayed up for front behind the fan, across the RHS chassis leg, up the thermostat hose and intake pipe, as well as pooling at the front/centre of the motor and dripping onto the ground.

After and initial panic of seeing it around the top of Bank 1 and fearing head gasket, I think it may be the water pump. Sump guard clip
is bust so can’t get it off to get a proper look, I will later though. It’s probably blown about a litre from the marks on the expansion bottle, then stopped once it’s warmed up (I think).

Roush Stage 2 (2014, 168k km) with the added plate on the front to make things a little more awkward… need to take the metal bumper off for it’s annual test, so will get everything out the way and have a better look.

If you have experienced similar please let me know. Water pump kit available locally.

 

[mprice1234]

Doesn't look fun to tackle to me, good luck with the fix. Post for us on how it goes.

 

[Mineratron]

Aye… my mate did his water pump on bud Gen 1 but it’s standard… water pump looks accessible though. Wish me luck.

 

[Gumby]

Good luck.

 

[rschap1]

Hope it goes well

 

[Mineratron]

Radiator - pissing out above 12-15psi and holding at 8psi, supposed to be 20psi. Going to do the cylinder head test since I have the kit now anyway.

 

[TomDirt]

Look at the bright side: you're doing the repair under a roof and not on the side of the road.

 

[Mineratron]

There is that… but the opening to the car port is right onto the street and out in the sun. Better than when I did the plugs, coils and interior/exterior detailing back in August… was lows of 30’s to highs of near 50’C with high humidity and UV. Was brutal. Weather improving by the day now though…

 

[The Car Stereo Company]

Look at the bright side: you're doing the repair under a roof and not on the side of the road.

so true. i have had my fair share of side of the highway repairs