Cat Thermostat Housing Leak

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  1. Smellfunny

    Smellfunny Road Train Member

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    I have a customer that has a C-15 Cat that I have replaced the Thermostat housing on twice and now it is bad again. He has also had it replaced once at another shop. When I do the job I always install new gaskets and Thermostats. It has fresh coolant 50/50. The hole is always in the same area. This is not his actual housing.(See picture) Any idea why this is happening? Housing.jpg
     
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  3. Smellfunny

    Smellfunny Road Train Member

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    I talked to the local CAT Shop and they told me it is possibly due to poor grounding issues. Going to check that out ASAP.
     
  4. A5¢

    A5¢ Medium Load Member

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    Did they mention why it would leak in the same spot? Is there a wire with the insulation worn off, arching the housing?
     
  5. Smellfunny

    Smellfunny Road Train Member

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    Nope. Nothing loose or rubbing. I did as Cat suggested and checked for voltage in coolant but there wasn't any voltage.
     
  6. 062

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    Could it be cavitation? What psi cap is on it?
     
  7. Goodysnap

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    Photos of failed housings? Inside look?
     
  8. Smellfunny

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    I think 10 PSI. Truck will be back Wednesday. Coolant is properly maintained (PH and Mix).
     
  9. Smellfunny

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    Old ones are gone. Will take pictures of this one if I have to take it off. He had it patched for the moment.
     
  10. swaan

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    Run a good ground wire from alternator mount to the frame. That is electrolysis .
     
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