Coolant Leak Hunting Tips (Bonus Accord Thermostat Change)
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- Опубликовано: 20 окт 2024
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Coolant Leak Hunting Tips
Trying to save money and figure out where I'm losing coolant from. I dont know alot about car repairs. I absolutely love your sense of humor and easy to understand directions! Thanks for being so positive and not make it seem overwhelming!
Buy some dye and put it in your coolant. Then you can see where is leaking from
Loved the pry bar! I rebuilt transmission for 30 years and had several pairs of matched pry bars in varying angles to pull bearings off of shafts... Leverage is your friend!!
Nice helping your friend out. While attending an outdoor birthday party yesterday about a dozen people start pointing to the sky saying 'what the hell is that ..balloon blimp thing'?? I felt like an expert and said with confidence 'that's called a powered paraglider'. Thanks Brian for making me look smart in front of the birthday crowd. lol P.S. First paraglider I have seen here in Delaware in the past 30 years, not common.
Got a thermostat change ahead of me. I came here to peruse your videos for some hints and tips about changing various odds and ends in the coolant system. Once again, I've found myself hypnotised. Your vids are always interesting, informative and easy to get into and follow. Best comparison I can make is, you're like....the Bob Ross of car repair. Keep up the good work, and as always happy fixin'!
Super funny and super informative! I am almost brave enough to replace my hoses now. I've got the tools all bookmarked. Thanks!
Dude I ENJOYED your personality and knowledge of this job. You really had me tuned in and you were very informative while doing it. Thanks for the video brother.
A good thing to change too, is the distributor O-ring.
I find that usually the distributor o-ring develops an oil leak, which drips its way to the hose, which blows it up "like a dead cow", then it eventually bursts.
Awesome video man
We just sealed this one up due to the electronic timing.
I owned one of these exact cars. The reason the heater core hose bloats up like that is because the distributor O ring is leaking oil onto it. After a while, it gets soft and blows. I had to fix mine on the side of a dark highway 2hrs from home in the middle of nowhere . I just cut off the first 2 inches of bloated hose and reattached the hose. I had to drain my wiper fluid reservoir and use it as coolant. I had to add some club soda that I just happen to have in the car but i managed to get home without over heating.
Also, you don't need to take the distributor cap off.
lineartechbd1600 Wish to add to read your comment before I stuck my head in my engine
Wow Your videos are so information filled as an experienced mechanic I sure find your videos useful. Please keep up the great work you seem to really know your stuff
Thanks Chris! I've been doing this my whole life (mechanics' son) and I've picked up a few tricks at the different shops I've worked at.
Just found this
I just bought this 02 h accord 4cyl 139000
2 weeks in I got a coolant leak and hot sensor. Watching this vid and tracking on mine was an expect match. Except my hose didn’t have the clamp. Like ever. No marks or anything to indicate there had been a clamp. Gonna fill it and clamp it. Thank for the vid!
Brian; I've a magnetizer too of course. Works like poop. I resort to the old wrap a wire around the screwdriver and touch each end to the battery posts. Never fails to magnetize... Like the 90 degree needle nose being adapted to actually grab new car hose clamps. Thanks again. JIm
p.s. switched all the garage light fluorescent tubes to LED just a few weeks ago Lord what a difference. ($9.90) a piece.online.
Thanks for that tip about realigning the clip with the old hose marks. Always wondered about that and would align them anyway but wasn't sure
Love the commentary along the way. Your pretty funny. I love Bob Ross. I use to fly Cobra's and your right, the tail rotor is the scary one. I'll be checking out the tool links.
DUDE! Super Cobra or single engine?
Army, so that means single engine. It's cool you would know the difference.
Check for engine oil dripping on hose. Distributor has two seals inner n outer that can leak on hose. This will cause the hose to swell up. Wipe underneath distributor to check for leak.
Easy to follow along and thorough. Thanx, Brian :-)
Gotta like that LED light, great idea.
Nice, I have the same pressure tester , its the best I have used so far. Cheers
Never seen the pressure tester before, thankyou
Any time you have that Toyota distributor open always clean the inside. Never done during most services, and makes a difference to get the crud out of it.
The bonus footage cracked me up. :D
Whoop, we've got a gusher!! LOL
Love the shirt! May have to get one of those for my father. :D
can anyone tell me which hose in this video failed and what to look up?
@dufflebag124 did you figure out the name of the hose? Just found out my sons 2000 accord needs water pump and timing belt, and I wanna go ahead and change that hose
Is that hose called coolant hose or coolant pipe. I have tried to buy that part but I could not find it. Thank you very much for you time and kindness.
The answer to how to stop the failure would probably be Braided line in what appears to be a hot spot. I would not have replaced like for like here... Magnetizer $3.00 at Sears while they are still here, you will not be disappointed!
I like this fella..straight up....easy to understand....thank you sir! 🇨🇦🙏🏻👀
Just saved me whole load of work
Like your video. I've got a 1997 and a 96 accord. One of them is leaking fluid somewhere that I can't really see and it appears to be exactly where this was leaking in the video, so THANK YOU!! I'll tackle it tomorrow and hopefully have positive results. Funny, you're referencing a few Utah things. I'm in Northern Utah. Maybe a trend...... Anyway thanks again.
Nice work!!! I just did this on my brother's 1993 Civic
What is the part connected to? What is the part name?
Hey buddy thx for the vid. Today coming from a wedding I noticed my Honda leaking from the same hose. Would you happen to know the part number or to what it goes to so I can order mines? I believe it’s going to the heater core? Thx
Thanks for the tip about tools, don't steal my combo wrenches and say I worked on your stuff.
i like that mini electric ratchet. No pesky hose or wire.
i have the exact same car with the exact same hose ripped what is the name of the first hose you change?
Awesome tool reviews and how to thermostat change. Thank you
Ive slammed a hood on stuff before. I was using a spark plug to plug a cooler line on my Acura, I was putting stuff back together and I put the plug in a little hole on the top radiator support. Long story short, I forgot I left it there and I slammed the hood on it. The hood was a little bent on that side after that.
Ouch!
Great vid bro keep it up!!
Just realized this is a older vid, great job nonetheless!!
spring keeps it closed. there is actually wax in the thermostat that expands and pushes the pin and opens it
Let's cut one up and torch it in a video- shall we?
+briansmobile1 im with the guy above, wax inside it, pushes on the pin to make it open
+briansmobile1 check "How Its made" they do a bit on how thermostats are made
He is right - in most thermostats, the spring does keep it closed (this is why it's such a problem when the thermostat fails, causing the engine to overheat). The wax used has a high thermal expansion, enough to push the plunger and open the valve.
Because of the wax, they are sometimes also called wax stats.
I have an expired patent pertaining to the subject, the proper term is wax servo motor. High thermal expansion rate is misused bogus half truth info, the wax however does melt at different temperatures 160, 170, 180, 185 were always options in the older days and today 193,195 and 197. I say bogus because all wax has a high expansion rate upon melting, this stuff is nothing special in that regard, which is contraindicated by the misuse of superfluous factoids that actually get in the way, misleading more than they help. The wax is special but only because of it's precise melting point temperature. There is usually a divet in the bottom of the copper pellet, this is the area where the servo motor is 'tuned' to the proper opening load at a specific temperature. This allows automated mass production volumes while maintaining a consistently precise device.
About to buy an s40 t5 with a coolant leak. Hoping I can fix it myself and save a couple hundred dollars
Lets say your vehicle doesn't have a cap on the radiator only an overflow bottle. Does this pressure tester work the same as it would on the overflow bottle as it would on the cap located on the radiator?
What hose is this? Is this the lower hose I think mine is leaking from same hose is that the only one under the distributor cap
thank you for sharing this helpful video. I have a 2005 Honda civic which I love more than many people I know. she's been struggling lately tho and everybody tells me to trade it in while I still can, but I feel like there is hope. it seems that there is "too much " pressure happening. when we "fix ".one thing, the pressure finds a weak spot somewhere else. have now replaced the radiator for the second time since I bought it in 2008, new Thermostat , and mechanic used blue devil head gasket repair. when it made a "new ".leaking place, in a whole new spot, I am slowly giving up hope that I am going to fix the issue. is it time to cut losses? thank you for any ideas and for your time. believe it or not I was understanding a lot of what you were trying to show!
So if you have a coolant leak do you have to change the water pump if it’s the hose that’s bad?
Mine's got a antifreeze leak going on right now you could smell it burning on the engine and then whenever I stopped the car you could see some smoke coming out I had a mechanic look at it and they can't find out where the leaks at
We’ll I have bit of a confusing problem on my hands I have 92 cb7 accord and it starting leaking coolant and now I’m having electrical problems idk what to do or who to ask can you help me?
GOOD VIDEO! Thank you! Only thing i want to know is what part number or what's the name of that hose specifically? I'm wanting to replace it and my accord is steaming from that area. Please and thank you again.
Did you ever find out the part number or nah, I need it 😂
My radiator leaking bad. Used bar leaks for a blown head gasket. Seemed like it fixed it but I was driving the car with a loose coil bolt and the coils came off as I was diving and the car overheated. When I opened the radiator noticed it was clogged. I took out the gray dust looking thing out the radiator and tried to fill it with coolant but it immediately leak outs at the bottom. Car starts fine after I let it cool down tough. I’m hoping replacing the radiator would fix the problem. Otherwise I’m stuck with a blown head gasket and a fucked up radiator.
i have a small leak in the top hose to radiator on my 2008 outback where the hose connects to radiator, its only a small leak but i guess its steady enough over time. would this small leak be enough to trigger an AT oil temp sensor on a subaru ? all my fluid levels seem good otherwise ?
Hoses fail in that way ("swells up" and goes squidgy) due to oil contamination. They can take a little bit of dirt and oil as you'd expect in an engine bay, but if they get a lot of oil from a leak, then over time they'll go like that one did.
In this case, I'd hazard a guess that it was from the rocker/valve cover gasket. Looks like there was a fair amount of oil down there.
You'd be guessing right. This is the car we did the heli-coil video on the valve cover gasket job. The distributor o-ring was leaking too.
Gotta do that to my car, time to buy another VW water pump and all the pipes attached to it, along with all the other rubber hoses as well. As a plus, at least I have the hex and spline sockets I need to get it all out and in again.
Hi Brian... do you know if there is an adapter that fits the overflow tanks on cars that don't have radiator caps? PS: I have the ac delco ratchet and the battery lasts several jobs and you can get most any bolt off with it, downside it is bulky as hell, lol...
I'm having the same problem as the video what's the name for that hose?
I always enjoy your videos Bryan. Thanks.
Thank you!
Btw fire camera quality 🔥
Super helpful video 10/10 thank you!(:
hmmm not sure if I like the way you just crushed that air intake hose, easy to create cracks that way
On a Honda you're okay. On a Mazda or GM you'd be screwed.
+briansmobile1 yeah but you took the time to unbolt the distributor but you couldn't undo one clamp and remove the intake pipe? I have a honda and if I saw you do that to it I'd never let you near it again.
briansmobile1 wished I didn’t take the distributor off I’m in a world of shit right now can you help me
I had that stupid hose blow on an interstate in Central NJ... My girlfriend and I had to replace it on the shoulder. 😂
Was that your home garage? Do you still have your shop?
What's all the black bits at 14:53 in the paint strainer filter?
I found a lot of fluid above my driver side rack and pinion shaft. I'm not sure where it's coming from. My greatest fear is that connecting pipe or water pipe on the back of the engine. It has O rings. Changing that looks like a night mare.
I got a coolant metal pipe upper leaking, autozone doesnt have it, discount auto parts doesnt have it, I went to chevy.com and is discontinued, my car is a chevy tracker 2002, I dont know what to do, help...
You happen to know a part # for that
To anybody who watches this only take the distributor cap off you have been warned
Dude,, your missing the boat. They make a special pier just for those spring claims. They come on a cable so you can get them in anywhere.....
Hey Brian, my car just started leaking coolant. If its a minor crack in the hose can i use some sort of radiator leak blocking liquid until i get a new hose?
Your problem is probably fixed by now, but I wouldn't drive on a cracked hose. My car blew off its inlet hose and that's not a mess you want to get into.
the oil leak from the distributor causes soft hoses that fail
“Bloated like a dead cow on the side of the highway” 🐄 😂
My experience has been that it's not so much that cars can't take water, I think that this "myth" came from old cars dying after having their engines washed because of seals that were breaking down and the like.
I've got a 99 jeep Cherokee with a 4.0 and it appears that the freeze plugs on the back of the block are leaking. Do you think it's worth it to use a stop leak type sealant? It's a small leak, there's a drop of coolant on the bottom of the bell housing.
NO. Your heater core will never be the same if you do.
So would a booming popping sound be a hose blowout? I was parked with the car on and heard..boom! then saw smoke everywhere, got out of the car and saw all the coolant on the floor in front of the car
Body comp on they floor hey?
why does my Subaru have two rad caps? 12 wrx
I'm not exactly sure, but I think it has to do with the extreme heat and altitude of the turbo vs everything else in the engine compartment. The top cap is on that upper cooler/tank.
How much did you pay for your kit?
WHAT was that at 7:20??? Looks like fun.
I was told i have antifreeze leak and I have to replace the hose now the hose is where
Got the same leak on the same model some time ago. Just wonder whether the engine oil leaking through distributor and landed on the hose (same bust location) is the reason for the leak or not.
It is!
Tnx Brian. Recently my head gasket on the same Accord got blown and I try to change it myself and change the timing belt and water pump at the same time. However I can't bust the crankshaft bolt. I try an air impact wrench with about 500 Nm and I even broke an extension of a breaker bar. My friend told me it is very likely that someone changed the timing before and tightened the bolt with an impact wrench. What options do I have now besides doing an engine swap?
Hey man I can ask you something. I have a Golf 5 tdi 1.9 year 2004. I have been with many fitters and nobody can help me. But look i have replaced the radiator that cooler pipe and thermostat and temprature sensor has also been replaced. I think it is the intercooler and the air conditioning I think, because I have to replace those 2. Because that air conditioning needs to be refilled. And I have this car for 5 years in my possession. He drives really well in the beginning. I could easily drive 180 without any loss of coolant. And still if I drive above 100km then that temperature sensor now goes a little slower to that red part.goes all the way to that red side. Is really tired of this. almost everything has been replaced. And that inside is also checked. And it is still good of those 4 things I forgot the name. Can you look for me, but I really want to visit you lol. But I need to see how I am going to do that. lol Then I give you what you want. Then at least I know someone who does it, who can simply be trusted. Because when I'm at the mechanic, I have to leave my car behind. yeah right not with me boy.. Let me now in a messege oké ill check it later one.Wish_015
My car leaks but not while it's running then after a some time I see a leak. My reservoir is empty so I was thinking that
will that Stant fit on a system that only has the expansion bottle with the screw cap, thanks
There's special adapters for that.
What’s the part of the hoes called ? Radiator hose ?
Hey man! Great video really helped me out thanks again! Thumbs up!
hey buddy Bri. whats the fastest way to find a ac leak...do you have a vid? im dreading doing it...lol. keep the vehicular lifebloods pumpin bud...btw...my name is sue....how do you do? ✊. Rip to the man in black.
I have a few videos on that process. Unfortunately they are all pretty old and from an era when RUclips was a labor of love for fun, so quality is poor, but the information is good. Here you go!
AC Dye→ ruclips.net/video/I9wj1_CDlE0/видео.html
Cheap and effective UV light → ruclips.net/video/izbKZdsvpUE/видео.html
Getting the dye in there → ruclips.net/video/EtNQrfYP3OY/видео.html
Thats great man...thanks much!
if water is leaking underneath on passenger side by oil pan where could it be coming from??
Carlos Gonzalez A/C condensation?
I have a coolant leak coming from a small hose in front of the oil pan on my 03 silverado.
I need to find a small coolant leak in my 98 cadillac deville. and an ac leak.. any ideas??
or how much is it to fix?
great content! subbing and turning notifications on!
Would of been easier if you just take the intake hose off is not good to bend.
3:29- And also "Check for lice" if you already figured it out but you still scratching your head!
Why don't mechanics use headlamps? Im a plumber and find them to be a lifesaver.
What s that
thank you i fix mine this morning
Mine only leaks in the morning and mostly when 🥶
Thank's Great job.I have those same old man grunts. BUT!! That's cause I'm old.. i was looking for the shape of the hose, And you provided it. Sweet... All is well!! i went to my local auto parts store ,and that is the only hose they had in stock out of the possible 6 Available., thanks to the crew at the store. for taking the time to help.Advance Auto. Part #87771 for those of you who have one by you Thanks again Brian for the tutorial.And the tool advice. needed to make the job easier to complete.
he spent all that money on that tool. And here I have been using wire and the battery to do the same thing... now I must have that tool...
Thanks for sharing this..
I miss Lake Powell
Human + tail rotor = pink mist.
Those sound effects 😂😂
Those Cosco led lights are the bomb.Did both the dog grooming shop and my wood working shop with them.Much better light than the fluorescent. Here they go for 29.99.Be interesting to know how many of the Bmob know what a spotted owl is.Here in Washington the feds are actually wanting to shoot the barred owl....www.wfpa.org/news-and-resources/blog/effort-to-kill-barred-owls-gets-into-full-swing-in-the-west/...to save the spotted owl.
Wow! Thanks internet censorship. I can't read the owl article because it's forbidden in my area. If people are too stupid to react properly to truth, keeping them in ignorance through censorship isn't doing them any favors of intellect. However if censorship is being used to hide corruption, it will likely show a spotlight on it using curiosity as it's vehicle.
It looks like you tube is stopping us from using the link............www.npr.org/2014/01/15/262735123/to-save-threatened-owl-another-species-is-shot......Lets try this from NPR.
before we jump to conclusions lets try this www.wfpa.org/news-and-resources/blog/effort-to-kill-barred-owls-gets-into-full-swing-in-the-west/....a fixed link!
There is no censorship he just forgot to put a space after the link www.wfpa.org/news-and-resources/blog/effort-to-kill-barred-owls-gets-into-full-swing-in-the-west/
You must have been a blackhawk maintainer....
Why the joke at the end is funny? Can anyone explain what is funny about California condor and spotted owl?
The judge initially decides to let him off, though the seagull may become endangered, due to the man saying it was he or the seagull.
He then went on to say the meat tasted like two other endangered birds.
Holy jeez...a UHF reference.
Lmfao that monster green vomit
Oh, $200. My whole repair was $400.
great video's