Out driving the 2002 Silverado this evening (6.0 engine) when the belt started squeaking, so I took it easy the rest of the way home. When we got out something smelled odd, then we heard dripping. I looked under the truck and coolant was dripping everywhere! What? I tried to track down the source, all hoses look to be attached, radiator appears good, overflow tank is good. Where is this coolant coming from? If it makes any difference the overflow tank is completely empty of coolant. Thankfully we were almost home and the engine did not overheat at all.
Coolant exploded everywhere....
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Weep hole maybe. Fill the over flow back up to track it down. Could be the radiator neck, anywhere...
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The water pumps on these trucks are known to leak from the bottom when they're dying, it's a feature. She needs a water pump likely. I think you can rent a pressure tester at the auto parts store, hook onto radiator and pump up to 16 psi and you'll find the leak.
Originally Posted By: Nick1994
The water pumps on these trucks are known to leak from the bottom when they're dying, it's a feature. She needs a water pump likely. I think you can rent a pressure tester at the auto parts store, hook onto radiator and pump up to 16 psi and you'll find the leak.
But would this drain all the coolant in a matter of minutes? Mind you it was draining when the truck was off.
The water pumps on these trucks are known to leak from the bottom when they're dying, it's a feature. She needs a water pump likely. I think you can rent a pressure tester at the auto parts store, hook onto radiator and pump up to 16 psi and you'll find the leak.
But would this drain all the coolant in a matter of minutes? Mind you it was draining when the truck was off.
If it was still draining weren't you able to determine it location?
Originally Posted By: 901Memphis
If it was still draining weren't you able to determine it location?
It was dark outside, I started looking from above, then below, but all I could see is where it was dripping off from the under shield. Its all over the suspension parts, all over the underside, it even sprayed on the battery (on left) and over by the overflow tank (on right) its everywhere.
If it was still draining weren't you able to determine it location?
It was dark outside, I started looking from above, then below, but all I could see is where it was dripping off from the under shield. Its all over the suspension parts, all over the underside, it even sprayed on the battery (on left) and over by the overflow tank (on right) its everywhere.
ls1mike
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A bad gasket will do that as well.
How many miles?
See here.
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubb...o_6#Post3691917
It probably "sprayed" all over because the fan was blowing it around.
How many miles?
See here.
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubb...o_6#Post3691917
It probably "sprayed" all over because the fan was blowing it around.
Yeah could be a core in the rad and the fan blew it everywhere.
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Originally Posted By: gregk24
Originally Posted By: Nick1994
The water pumps on these trucks are known to leak from the bottom when they're dying, it's a feature. She needs a water pump likely. I think you can rent a pressure tester at the auto parts store, hook onto radiator and pump up to 16 psi and you'll find the leak.
But would this drain all the coolant in a matter of minutes? Mind you it was draining when the truck was off.
It's a possibility, although it could also be the water pump shaft leaking. Those can leak good!
Originally Posted By: Nick1994
The water pumps on these trucks are known to leak from the bottom when they're dying, it's a feature. She needs a water pump likely. I think you can rent a pressure tester at the auto parts store, hook onto radiator and pump up to 16 psi and you'll find the leak.
But would this drain all the coolant in a matter of minutes? Mind you it was draining when the truck was off.
It's a possibility, although it could also be the water pump shaft leaking. Those can leak good!
Replace all the coolant hoses, radiator, water pump, heater core, head gaskets, intake manifold gaskets, thermostat housing, and reservoir hose. That should take care of the leak.
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Core plug could have popped out. Might as well throw in a create engine too.
Originally Posted By: Merkava_4
Replace all the coolant hoses, radiator, water pump, heater core, head gaskets, intake manifold gaskets, thermostat housing, and reservoir hose. That should take care of the leak.
Originally Posted By: Merkava_4
Replace all the coolant hoses, radiator, water pump, heater core, head gaskets, intake manifold gaskets, thermostat housing, and reservoir hose. That should take care of the leak.
You have to find the leak before you do anything. When you have a nice good bunch of daylight, take a clean rag and wipe off the coolant that still may be hanging around, refill the coolant reservoir with some water, crank the vehicle and get the fluids moving until you see it dripping or spraying or whatever is happening. Only then can you identify the problem and proceed with the fix.
Calling for help at this point is just a guess.
Calling for help at this point is just a guess.
Originally Posted By: 901Memphis
Yeah could be a core in the rad and the fan blew it everywhere.
I believe you mean a tube
Yeah could be a core in the rad and the fan blew it everywhere.
I believe you mean a tube
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