coolant leak

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by 4noReason, May 23, 2018.

  1. 4noReason

    4noReason Road Train Member

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    ok after pistons and head gasket seal and rocker arms, head adjustment a good amount of other stuff. i have a huge leak on my passenger side. TA did pressure test and found 2 clamps leaking. replaced both. next day same issue. my shop ay my company went through it with me. same clamp he replaced at TA. so we replaced hose. i drove it 20 min after truck engine wash with no sign of leak. but im not convinced. can it be from my shop not closing head right? ive had 3 or 4 ppl 3 mechanics look. and no one can tell. imma attach pics which prob wont help. but maybe itll ring a bell if u seen it before. im losing my mind and its killing me. im thinking detroit diesel can check this. just fyi egr has been blocked for a over a year.
     

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  3. 4noReason

    4noReason Road Train Member

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    the hose i changed was the one on passenger side top big hose.
     
  4. kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Typical TA parts changers. Hoses often start leaking under a clamp so just changing the clamp wouldn't have made any difference. You should be ok now. Just keep an eye on it.
     
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    4noReason Road Train Member

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    got my fingers crossed thx
     
  6. mhyn

    mhyn Road Train Member

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    @4noReason you don't see from where is coming out coolant?
     
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    4noReason Road Train Member

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    i looked. my dad. maintance mgr. my mechanic. TA. its like its just there. thats why im worried. but TA and my maintance mgr found it at hose. which TA changed clamp incorrectly btw. and my shop at company replaced hose n clamp
     
  8. 4noReason

    4noReason Road Train Member

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    any idea wat could be leaking besides hoses on passenger side? can it be head. head looks dry dry. must be some kinda blow by idk
     
  9. mhyn

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    if its a hose then its ok.
     
  10. mhyn

    mhyn Road Train Member

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    I can say what can be but honestly I don't want to scare you..
     
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    4noReason Road Train Member

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    say it . i need to know
     
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