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mercedesme28
Explorer
Sep 23, 2014

Coolant leak

I went to top off my radiator while cold and now see a dripping coming down over the tranny area, I know it's not from my plastic bottle, but where and why would it drip out while all is cold ? I was planning on leaving Vegas in the morning to cottonwood AZ now I'm freaking out
Any ideas ? After cottonwood I'm home, should I try to make it by adding water when needed ?
Or the fact that it's dripping while cold a bad sign.
Pulling into Vegas my temp dropped to cold, so I added water and it went back up a little, then when checking into the park,( turned motor off) I was told there was a large puddle after I pulled through
I've looked at hoses and do not see anything ?m
Help ?
Thanks
Eric
Class A
  • wolfe10's avatar
    wolfe10
    Explorer
    Sep 23, 2014
    Eric,

    Wish we could help by remote control, but bottom line is that you will need to determine the source of the leak. Start by accessing the engine compartment from the bedroom. If two access panels, start with the front one (front of coach).
  • mercedesme28's avatar
    mercedesme28
    Explorer
    Sep 23, 2014
    I looked under the engine cover, saw nothing but had the system flushed a month ago and was told the timing chain cover looked wet, but not leaking ? Could that be it ?
    Timing chain cover sounded weird
  • wolfe10's avatar
    wolfe10
    Explorer
    Sep 24, 2014
    Eric,

    Please tell us what chassis and coach you have. My "front engine access area in the bedroom" applies to a diesel pusher.
  • Weldon's avatar
    Weldon
    Explorer
    Sep 24, 2014
    Eric try to look under the water pump to see if that is the source of the leak. If they told you the timing chain cover was wet then that should be a good clue.
  • mercedesme28's avatar
    mercedesme28
    Explorer
    Sep 24, 2014
    They said wet, but not leaking, like it had sometime ago....
    Would the water pump leak while cold ?
  • Weldon's avatar
    Weldon
    Explorer
    Sep 24, 2014
    Many times you can get your hand on the fan blades and if there is a "wobble", that is a sign of water pump problems.
  • Weldon's avatar
    Weldon
    Explorer
    Sep 24, 2014
    mercedesme28 wrote:
    They said wet, but not leaking, like it had sometime ago....
    Would the water pump leak while cold ?


    Yes Eric that could happen.
  • Weldon's avatar
    Weldon
    Explorer
    Sep 24, 2014
    It is hard to say for sure but it could be a freeze plug leaking. Normally that and the water pump are slow leaks. Look hard at the heater hose as well.

    Do listen to Wolfe 10, he is very sharp.

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