{"id":79115,"date":"2022-03-17T06:21:26","date_gmt":"2022-03-17T13:21:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/?p=79115"},"modified":"2024-02-13T08:15:13","modified_gmt":"2024-02-13T16:15:13","slug":"i-have-a-major-coolant-leak-behind-the","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/2022\/03\/i-have-a-major-coolant-leak-behind-the","title":{"rendered":"I have a major coolant leak behind the"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I have a major coolant leak from behind turbo area. I can\u2019t see it but I can reach my hand up and cover a hole which the coolant is pouring out from. Would this be from a missing bolt? Or hose?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Best thing to do would be to start removing things like the turbo until you can see. That might not be an option for you. So there might be an alternative. I have found that using an automotive angle mirror will give you a better angle. This may allow you the ability to see more in a tight area. And if that isn&#8217;t option then its off the the mechanic shop to allow a look. That might not be the answer you were looking for but it could be almost anything. I do think a flash light and a mirror would get you a better look. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/automotive-angle-mirror-set.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"471\" height=\"476\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/automotive-angle-mirror-set.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81240\" style=\"width:150px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/automotive-angle-mirror-set.jpg 471w, https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/automotive-angle-mirror-set-297x300.jpg 297w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 471px) 100vw, 471px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/49q8pUM\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"140\" height=\"30\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/shop-item.jpg\" alt=\"Shop Automotive\" class=\"wp-image-52743\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ProcedureTitle\">COOLANT HOSE, REPLACE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>LOWER<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>1.Drain coolant into a suitable container.<br \/>2.Reposition lower hose clamp at radiator and remove hose.<br \/>3.Reposition lower hose clamp at coolant pump and remove hose.<br \/>4.Remove hose from vehicle.5.Reverse procedure to install.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>UPPER<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>1.Drain coolant into a suitable container.<br \/>2.Reposition upper hose clamp at radiator and remove hose.<br \/>3.Reposition upper hose clamp at thermostat housing and remove hose.<br \/>4.Remove hose from vehicle.5.Reverse procedure to install.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"lyte-wrapper fourthree\" title=\"How to find a coolant leak *FAST &amp;amp; EASY* #mechaniclife #jeepwranglertj\" style=\"width:420px;max-width:100%;margin:5px;\"><div class=\"lyMe hidef\" id=\"WYL_lUMG1mQAG2g\" itemprop=\"video\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"><div><meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FlUMG1mQAG2g%2Fhqdefault.jpg\" \/><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lUMG1mQAG2g\" \/><meta itemprop=\"duration\" content=\"PT9M42S\" \/><meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2022-01-26T21:59:01Z\" \/><\/div><div id=\"lyte_lUMG1mQAG2g\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FlUMG1mQAG2g%2Fhqdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\" itemprop=\"name\">How to find a coolant leak *FAST &amp; EASY* #mechaniclife #jeepwranglertj<\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/lUMG1mQAG2g\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FlUMG1mQAG2g%2F0.jpg\" alt=\"How to find a coolant leak *FAST &amp;amp; EASY* #mechaniclife #jeepwranglertj\" width=\"420\" height=\"295\" \/><br \/>Watch this video on YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"You&#039;ll be able to find a coolant in minutes for any DIY&#039;er. I&#039;ll show you a fast &amp; easy way to locate a coolant leak without using fancy dyes or additives. Finding a coolant leak can be easy when you pressure test cooling system. - Cooling System Pressure Tester Used: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Me9fxL Useful Resources on our Website: www.FreeAutoMechanic.com - https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/cooling-system-engine.html - https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/overheating.html - https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/cooling-system-heating.html - https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/cooling-system-thermostat.html As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. @FreeAutoMechanic\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:420px;margin:5px;\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I have a major coolant leak from behind turbo area. I can\u2019t see it but I can reach my hand up and cover a hole which the coolant is pouring out from. Would this be from a missing bolt? Or hose? 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