How To Find Any Leak From Your Cooling System

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  • Опубликовано: 7 окт 2022
  • In this video I'll show you how you can test your engines cooling system after repairing a leak or replacing a faulty component like a water pump, radiator or coolant hoses. You need to do this test everytime you open the system for repairs to make sure your repair was successful and also there are no other problems in the system before you add coolant into the system.
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Комментарии • 82

  • @Graham_Wideman
    @Graham_Wideman Год назад +23

    After fixing the first leak, not only is it good to check for other leaks that might be present already , but fixing the first leak will cause the system to achieve a higher pressure, which can cause some other weak spot to leak anew.

    • @rustypotatos
      @rustypotatos Год назад

      It’s always so much fun to just f around and waste 100$ in coolant because you are a dodo brain and you didn’t do what you said. Check every single freaking clamp as well

    • @kevinhancock4064
      @kevinhancock4064 8 месяцев назад

      I think that's my issue new rad new ac condensor new thermostat pump belt I done it all now found small leak .can't locate my dye and torch ggrr . So may new new 1 . Can then check while running ideally in dark

  • @paquesepas6696
    @paquesepas6696 Год назад +25

    Off topic but you are looking in much better shape than years past is there anything you are eating or not eating? Thanks.

    • @myRatchets
      @myRatchets  Год назад +46

      I'm eating less especially processed sugars and working hard :) have lost about 40lbs compared to a year or so ago. cheers

    • @sandyt4343
      @sandyt4343 Год назад +8

      That’s wonderful congratulations. What a miserable place to get into. People complain when they have what seems like a simple job expand into something way more expensive and this is a great example of why that is always the case. The engineers that build these things should have to work on them, then they all be set up like the Nissan 1600 was. Back when it was Datsun. A real joy to work on if there is such a thing. Great video

    • @delinquentdesign
      @delinquentdesign Год назад +3

      Its the avocados he’s growing an avocado a day helps to lose weight and has good fatty acids the body needs.

    • @werewolfsaves2179
      @werewolfsaves2179 Год назад +1

      Great video. Keep' em coming please.

    • @The_Redkween
      @The_Redkween Год назад +1

      I thought the same thing: he is looking much healthier! I thought it was all the manual-labor from the garage-foundation . 😂

  • @tonymaiettasr.7340
    @tonymaiettasr.7340 Год назад +10

    Please continue on with this car. Very interesting to see. I pressurized my 1994 Grand Am 3.1V6 and it looked good. So I replaced the expansion tank cap (there is no radiator cap on this car) and all seemed good for a few months. Now I've noticed something has leaked on the front side of the engine. I had replaced the water pump last year. I guess I'm going to have to investigate further. Thanks for another informative video. Cheers

    • @turboimport95
      @turboimport95 Год назад +1

      make sure you check those intake gaskets as well very bad on the gm 3.1...

    • @johnbrown5443
      @johnbrown5443 Год назад

      @@turboimport95 Indeed they are.

  • @billstreber5194
    @billstreber5194 Год назад +1

    Great to see you back I hope this trend continues I've been a member since day one

  • @d3w4yn3
    @d3w4yn3 Год назад +7

    Great job! I actually kept up with you and understood everything!

  • @donmartin9489
    @donmartin9489 Год назад

    Thank you very much, I'm looking forward to work on my 97 accord.
    Excellent videos.

  • @mcansonmez
    @mcansonmez Год назад

    Another nice video! 👏👏👏Waiting for the rest 👍

  • @marcoguerrero2717
    @marcoguerrero2717 Год назад

    Great to see you back in action! 😎

  • @The_Redkween
    @The_Redkween Год назад

    Always love to see any kind of Honda content. I am a huge fan of Honda and like to see work done on the engines I don’t see every day.

  • @danielsimpson8929
    @danielsimpson8929 Год назад +2

    Been a long time for a diy like this. Very good and thanks!

  • @JonnyDIY
    @JonnyDIY Год назад +1

    That sure makes things easier, as long as you can find the right radiator cap adapter 😄💕👍

  • @MrDwaynePoff
    @MrDwaynePoff Год назад

    Couldn't be any better timing on your video!!!!

  • @davedeatherage4902
    @davedeatherage4902 Год назад

    Another excellent automotive repair video.i like the looks of you're new shop.👍🏻👌🇺🇲

  • @pontiacsrule8761
    @pontiacsrule8761 4 дня назад

    Speaking of Astro, that air powered air tool is the way to go. So much easier. Note, the adapters say they work with most kits. Not the MityVac 4530. Had to get a used Astro kit.
    Astro Pneumatic Tool 7856 Universal Air Powered Cooling System Pressure Tester

  • @andriosz
    @andriosz Год назад

    Preludes are awesome 🙂

  • @Hazzy238
    @Hazzy238 3 месяца назад

    I finally found my leak thanks to u. Excellent.

  • @maniacalmonster2293
    @maniacalmonster2293 Год назад

    😳 I swear you are in front of a green screen or the display on my phone is just that good.😆

  • @samsungs2051
    @samsungs2051 Год назад

    love you. love your videos

  • @resoundofficial7699
    @resoundofficial7699 4 месяца назад

    Thanks josh

  • @liorlevi3991
    @liorlevi3991 Год назад +2

    Amazing coincidence!! Just now I came back to the house and smelled coolant and I want to find where the leak is coming from😁👍

  • @rustypotatos
    @rustypotatos Год назад

    Woah nice Honda selection is that a white prelude and black del sol in the back

  • @photondebuger45
    @photondebuger45 Год назад +1

    A pressure tester works wonders. On my pt cruiser and it was full of water yeah and i was messing with a lower hose i forgot why and i didn't put the clamp on good because i was irritated with it and wanted to be done right lol. Not even like 4 psi blew the hose right off along with muh coolant (didn't have distilled water at the time) so i never started the car to test it that way at all and could have saved my engine and a stranded tow possibly back home to see my shame of not putting the hose on right or with the clamp on tight. Pressure test your systems no only good for finding leaks also good that you didn't mess up on a installation like i did.

    • @myRatchets
      @myRatchets  Год назад +1

      haha yes it's a great way to check your work too.

  • @ParkerMurray-cw3bm
    @ParkerMurray-cw3bm Год назад

    Ooh a 4th and 5th gen in the garage! Nice!

  • @dr.mohamedaboomar3031
    @dr.mohamedaboomar3031 Год назад +1

    Thanks 🙏

  • @JustThatCoolGamer
    @JustThatCoolGamer Год назад

    Can you PLEASE 🙏🏼🙏🏼 do a video on boiling coolant in your overflow reservoir? Like ALL the PRIOR things that it could be? Like BEFORE you confirm it's a head gasket 😞 Like how to for sure test the thermostat to see if it's the cause and hopefully replace cap and the thermostat so it hopefully fixes it🤷🏼‍♀️🙏🏼

  • @theurbanloner8879
    @theurbanloner8879 Год назад +1

    Would love to see you do the water pump in that prelude . I have a 98 .

  • @bobbyk6585
    @bobbyk6585 Год назад +1

    I was wondering why you hadn't mentioned the UV dye, then you did.

  • @spelunkerd
    @spelunkerd Год назад +2

    This is one of the specialty tools I use the most, since cooling system problems are surprisingly common in engines. The only thing is, you never seem to have the right adapter. For example my Astro kit didn't have the right adapter for old model Chev trucks, so eventually I got another kit with more adapters. The backbone of the Astro kit is better quality but the chinese knockoff gives more diversity of cap options.

  • @chrisjackson9102
    @chrisjackson9102 Год назад +1

    Valve lash adjustment as well perhaps? seeing as it has 200k. You may have shipped this one already, but it'd make a good video, seems like Hondas always have valve noise.

    • @myRatchets
      @myRatchets  Год назад

      Thats a good one, however this one runs pretty smooth.

  • @MarkPuke13
    @MarkPuke13 Год назад

    Youre the best

  • @coolwaterhubby5208
    @coolwaterhubby5208 Год назад

    Would like to know if you have or will be doing a video on replacing electronic parking brakes.

    • @myRatchets
      @myRatchets  Год назад

      I don't have one planned as of right now.

  • @nickayivor8432
    @nickayivor8432 Год назад

    SUBSTANTIAL Ratchet and Wrench
    Thanks for sharing it
    Take care and have a great Evening with all your family around you
    SUBSTANTIAL Ratchet and Wrench
    From Nick Ayivor from London England UK 🇬🇧

  • @hr1660
    @hr1660 Год назад

    Hello! We would like to license one of your videos for use in our feature film. How can I get in touch with you directly to discuss this? Thank you!

  • @NewJerseyTom
    @NewJerseyTom Год назад

    No I would love to see how to do a twin cam timing belt and water pump job please make it your next video Tom from New Jersey♡♡♡♡

  • @amareminent5994
    @amareminent5994 3 месяца назад +1

    How Much Does Coolant Leak Repair Cost in USA for Any type of Vehicle?

  • @Cartier_specialist
    @Cartier_specialist Год назад

    Doesn't pulling a vacuum and it holds a vacuum verify there's no leaks?

  • @naughtysmurf64
    @naughtysmurf64 6 месяцев назад

    Honda on drivers side...water pump. Means a timing belt change as well...

  • @ganeshnarayan5505
    @ganeshnarayan5505 Год назад

    Great video thanks for sharing.

  • @Joshoptimus
    @Joshoptimus Год назад +3

    Hey hey hey how's it goin do it yourselfers 👋🙋‍♂️👍

  • @johnnymartinez305
    @johnnymartinez305 Год назад

    I have my '96 Toyota Corolla in the shop. Water pump went bad then right after my head gasket blew. Might as well do my timing belt while the mechanic is doing the water pump. $$$

  • @zmelli
    @zmelli Год назад +1

    Could you have just looked at the seep hole?

    • @myRatchets
      @myRatchets  Год назад +1

      It wouldn't leak without pressure in the system, you don't want to miss it and put coolant back in.

  • @qrs3658
    @qrs3658 Год назад +1

    why distilled water?

    • @aworminmybook8234
      @aworminmybook8234 Год назад +3

      to prevent mineral deposit buildup in the cooling system.

  • @ALLin-one1
    @ALLin-one1 Год назад

    I like ur language

  • @easylivingsherpa
    @easylivingsherpa 6 месяцев назад

    Perfect Hair 🙂

  • @BruceLyeg
    @BruceLyeg Год назад

    I always say PVC valve before correcting myself

  • @matt_b...
    @matt_b... Год назад

    Dude. Show me some avocadoes!

    • @myRatchets
      @myRatchets  Год назад +1

      haha I'll get you a shot next time.

  • @johnboutchia2349
    @johnboutchia2349 Год назад +1

    That water pump looks like torture to replace

    • @myRatchets
      @myRatchets  Год назад +1

      You get it from the bottom, its a bit of a pain

  • @justinbouy3153
    @justinbouy3153 Год назад

    He lives

  • @Cm1952-g2p
    @Cm1952-g2p Год назад

    CAUTION TO ANYONE REPLACING GEAR DRIVEN WATER PUMP! It is very important to make sure your vehicle engine is or is not a non-tolerable or tolerable engine. You may have to use a tool to hold your timing gears in place. First set at top dead center and set timing gear holder in place. IF ONE WAS TO REMOVE THE TIMING BELT ON A ZERO TOLERANCE ENGINE. THE ENGINE VALVES WILL STRIKE THE PISTONS THEREFORE CAUSING CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO BENDING OF VALVES AND DAMAGE TO PISTONS. "PLEASE DO YOUR NEW DEALINGS AND LOOK INTO HOW TO REPLACING YOUR WATER PUMP" IF YOU DO NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE PLEASE TAKE VEHICLE TO A QUALIFIED REPAIR SHOP! REMEMBER REPLACING A WATER PUMP THAT IS DRIVEN BY TIMING BELT CAN LEAD TO CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE. PLEASE BE VERY CAREFUL.

  • @CarlosContreras-gk9gp
    @CarlosContreras-gk9gp Год назад

    You are god-fixing

  • @YancyBeats
    @YancyBeats Год назад

    what about a leak from that POOOOOSSS

  • @user-yw5xk8uw4t
    @user-yw5xk8uw4t 5 месяцев назад

    Waste of money. I use a brake bleed kit.
    Deflate nearestbtyre to around 17psi. Attach the hose to the tyre other end screw onto expansion bottle as a lid and it does exactly the same thing at a fraction of the cost. I think mine was £8 from Halfords many years ago. 🎉

  • @husky7985
    @husky7985 3 месяца назад

    You lost some weight!

  • @adambennett2176
    @adambennett2176 Год назад

    Hello I would like you to just give me a car since mine burned 🔥 up in flames. I would like to Use my white privileges please. Look forward to hearing from you.....good day.

  • @delinquentdesign
    @delinquentdesign Год назад

    Nice work carnal! When are you gonna do a meet and greet? We would love to check out the new shop maybe do some collaboration. So cal mechanics rifa