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[quote=”RogueTeddy” post=83620]Ladies and gentlemen I believe what we have is a bad radiator leaking internally ! If its a chocolate milkshake check the motor, if its peanuts butter your transmission met coolant in the radiator =) time to buy a new radiator[/quote]
The owner already bought a new radiator but we did not want to install just yet it as we need to make sure that it’s 100% the radiator. We will find out soon and we’re hoping that it is the radiator as you mentioned 🙂
[quote=”barneyb” post=83610] I once had one that would leak only when warm. Hot or cold it was tight. But having it pressure tested in a tank will show 99% of the leaks. You don’t want antifreeze in the transmission.[/quote]
I am curious to know what are the the cooler lines inside radiator made of, plastic? I will pressure test the radiator and post back, thanks.
[quote=”barneyb” post=83610] I once had one that would leak only when warm. Hot or cold it was tight. But having it pressure tested in a tank will show 99% of the leaks. You don’t want antifreeze in the transmission.[/quote]
I am curious to know what are the the cooler lines inside radiator made of, plastic? I will pressure test the radiator and post back, thanks.
Thanks guys for the replies.
The test that I ran with compressed air was done with the cooler lines disconnected. I also disconnected all the rubber hoses. I am going to pressure test it and post back the result
I did check the Engine oil which looks very clean, it’s a bit low, did he lose oil? We don’t know what was the level of oil and fluid before his car turned into a peanut-butter machine, and it is sweet, you don’t even have to add jelly. The Trans. fluid does not look clean but it’s not very low. If green coolant were to flow back the Transmission, what would the fluid look like, especially color wise?
Here is my next approach besides pressure testing the radiator. I was thinking about flushing the coolant system, put everything back together except the Trans. cooler lines, I will find something to block both inlet and outlet in the radiator so I don’t lose coolant, fire up the engine and see if the mixing occurs. I will be running the risk of having to redo the flush if I experience the same issue but at least I would know that it’s coming from the engine. What do you guys think?
Thanks guys for the replies.
The test that I ran with compressed air was done with the cooler lines disconnected. I also disconnected all the rubber hoses. I am going to pressure test it and post back the result
I did check the Engine oil which looks very clean, it’s a bit low, did he lose oil? We don’t know what was the level of oil and fluid before his car turned into a peanut-butter machine, and it is sweet, you don’t even have to add jelly. The Trans. fluid does not look clean but it’s not very low. If green coolant were to flow back the Transmission, what would the fluid look like, especially color wise?
Here is my next approach besides pressure testing the radiator. I was thinking about flushing the coolant system, put everything back together except the Trans. cooler lines, I will find something to block both inlet and outlet in the radiator so I don’t lose coolant, fire up the engine and see if the mixing occurs. I will be running the risk of having to redo the flush if I experience the same issue but at least I would know that it’s coming from the engine. What do you guys think?
Check the dust shield as College Man mentioned. I was in a similar situation before. I had 99 Taurus once, hit the curb hard and had that noise coming from the left front end, especially when turning. It turned out the dust shield was bent and rubbing against the rotor. Check it out.
Check the dust shield as College Man mentioned. I was in a similar situation before. I had 99 Taurus once, hit the curb hard and had that noise coming from the left front end, especially when turning. It turned out the dust shield was bent and rubbing against the rotor. Check it out.
[quote=”AndyM” post=83301]Has anyone ever removed the axle without removing the axle nut?[/quote]
Sorry I mentioned that you can’t. As barneyb stated, you can remove some suspension components out of the way to make room for the axle to come out of the Trans. How are the axle threads, are they damaged?
[quote=”AndyM” post=83301]Has anyone ever removed the axle without removing the axle nut?[/quote]
Sorry I mentioned that you can’t. As barneyb stated, you can remove some suspension components out of the way to make room for the axle to come out of the Trans. How are the axle threads, are they damaged?
[quote=”Tomh” post=83310]I’m not certain why they don’t make those bolt extractors bigger, they are amazing tools. One of those things you only need once or twice a year, but it saves you a massive amount of aggravation when you do need it!
I had a set of those for probably two years and never touched them, then I stripped a nut on my fuel pump cover. No way I was going in there with the dremel, no room for vice grips, my usual list of tricks for stripped stuff was out. The bolt / nut extractor worked a charm though, got the mangled nut of with ease.[/quote]
I have usually had bad luck with caliper bolts that were rusted and the Set was just what I needed. I have used it more than I thought I would. It is a must have Set and it would be nice if they make extractors that are bigger in size.
[quote=”Tomh” post=83310]I’m not certain why they don’t make those bolt extractors bigger, they are amazing tools. One of those things you only need once or twice a year, but it saves you a massive amount of aggravation when you do need it!
I had a set of those for probably two years and never touched them, then I stripped a nut on my fuel pump cover. No way I was going in there with the dremel, no room for vice grips, my usual list of tricks for stripped stuff was out. The bolt / nut extractor worked a charm though, got the mangled nut of with ease.[/quote]
I have usually had bad luck with caliper bolts that were rusted and the Set was just what I needed. I have used it more than I thought I would. It is a must have Set and it would be nice if they make extractors that are bigger in size.
[quote=”AndyM” post=83301]Has anyone ever removed the axle without removing the axle nut?[/quote]
I never tried but I am 100% certain you can’t, unless you cut the axle. You can keep trying to cut the nut or if you have a welder and there is enough room, you can weld a solid metal bar to the nut and turn it.
[quote=”AndyM” post=83301]Has anyone ever removed the axle without removing the axle nut?[/quote]
I never tried but I am 100% certain you can’t, unless you cut the axle. You can keep trying to cut the nut or if you have a welder and there is enough room, you can weld a solid metal bar to the nut and turn it.
[quote=”Tomh” post=83302][quote=”Marigh” post=83295]I would use a Damaged Bolt/Nut Remover Set. I’ve dealt with many stripped/broken bolts and nuts and the Set was a huge help. Attached is a photo of what the sockets look like.[/quote]
Those are amazing tools, however, I have never seen one big enough to use on a spindle nut. Most are in the range of 30 mm or so, some a bit smaller, some a bit larger.[/quote]
You are right, I just looked up the Set and it looks like they don’t come with bigger size extractors. I wonder why they don’t make them!
[quote=”Tomh” post=83302][quote=”Marigh” post=83295]I would use a Damaged Bolt/Nut Remover Set. I’ve dealt with many stripped/broken bolts and nuts and the Set was a huge help. Attached is a photo of what the sockets look like.[/quote]
Those are amazing tools, however, I have never seen one big enough to use on a spindle nut. Most are in the range of 30 mm or so, some a bit smaller, some a bit larger.[/quote]
You are right, I just looked up the Set and it looks like they don’t come with bigger size extractors. I wonder why they don’t make them!