Coolant valley leak - other repairs while fixing? (1 Viewer)

[KLF]

Hi guys,

I topped off the coolant in the overflow reservoir a while back. Took a recent trip (2000 miles) and the coolant level dropped a bit. Still maybe half full (to the F line) but it's not longer at F. I noticed that there is some spray on top of the reservoir.

Is this normal? Or is this indicative that I have an active valley leak (and the pic above was leftover from the prior owner who fixed a leak)?

Either way, something I can live with unless it gets progressively worse (ie - empties the reservoir within 300 miles or something)?

Pop the engine cover off, then push down on that piece of foam and use a strong flashlight to peer down around under the intake. Might also consider getting one of those nifty wi-fi endoscope/borescope cameras to look around under there, I have one and it's pretty handy.

 

[HGB]

Those covers are a PITA. Keep them off. Store them somewhere.
I would have to say yes. You have the start of a coolant leak. It is really anyone's guess as to how far you can go.
Get a good parts list together. Include the starter. Find a guy around you who has experience or ofcourse you can always do it yourself.

Do you notice any sound increase with the cover off or is it strictly cosmetic?

 

[PDoyle]

Very little sound increase.
I's so much easier to view and work on, with those pieces off.