Resolved Slow coolant leak dripping from passenger side frame rail.

Mustang5L5

That is…until I whipped out my Bissell

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Remove the two clamps, spray a little penetrating fluid in behind the rubber and kinda work and twist them off the core.

 

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Doing pressure test as I type this so for no leaks...set at 16lbs

 

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Mindseye007

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20 minutes and the gauge has not moved off 16lbs mark No leaking under the framerail.

 

Mindseye007

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All I did was tighten the clamp on the left hose coming off the heater core.

 

7991LXnSHO

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#45

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Mindseye007 said:

20 minutes and the gauge has not moved off 16lbs mark No leaking under the framerail.

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Hallelujah you got a tester going! Now leave it pumped up overnight. (Or at least several hours.)
I had the same clamp that needed tightened one of the last times I used the tester. When the car was running, the heat and airflow hid the drip. But cold pressure testing made it obvious.

 

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Mindseye007 said:

How did you get the 2 hoses off the heater core? Cut and tug with pliers?

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yes exactly

 

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#47

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nickyb said:

yes exactly

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Cut and peel is easier on the heater core, unless your spouse does not trust you with sharp tools any more.

 

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Mindseye007

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7991LXnSHO said:

Hallelujah you got a tester going! Now leave it pumped up overnight. (Or at least several hours.)
I had the same clamp that needed tightened one of the last times I used the tester. When the car was running, the heat and airflow hid the drip. But cold pressure testing made it obvious.

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Its been 24 hours and no leaks so all it was is the left heater core hose clamp was loose.

 

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AeroCoupe

lube between the nut and the face

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#49

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You are gonna get more help if you start a new thread as this is a whole new issue.

 

Mindseye007

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AeroCoupe said:

You are gonna get more help if you start a new thread as this is a whole new issue.

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OK done.