So after searching through every "coolant leak" thread that came up in search (a ton) I only found one reference to what I'm experiencing, and no answers.
Let me preface this by saying that 2 weeks ago I did a full flush and fill, replaced the 3 large diameter upper and lower coolant hoses, replaced the thermostat and gasket, and did my PHH. Ever since, everything's been kosher.
When I replaced the upper hose, I noticed that the outlet was deformed. I used some channel-locks and reshaped it.
Yesterday I came home, to find the Cruiser peeing red all over the garage floor. Looks like it's been leaking high on the radiator somewhere, and the fan has spread it around the front of the truck. There's a small accumulation of coolant in the battery tray.
I tightened both clamps on the upper hose, and took it for a spin. Came back to the house, and nothing. No leaks anywhere.
I drove it to work this morning (3.5mi), and noticed a few drips when I parked it.
I'm thinking it could be the deformation in the upper outlet, and I'm hoping it's not the top tank leaking. I'm going to pull the upper hose tonight, and check out the outlet, and maybe even put a second clamp on that hose to see if that stops it.
Anyone have any experiences like this? It seems that the hose is the highest point of the leak, and the most logical solution. Temp gauge is normal, and I haven't lost much coolant overall.
Thoughts?
-MK
Let me preface this by saying that 2 weeks ago I did a full flush and fill, replaced the 3 large diameter upper and lower coolant hoses, replaced the thermostat and gasket, and did my PHH. Ever since, everything's been kosher.
When I replaced the upper hose, I noticed that the outlet was deformed. I used some channel-locks and reshaped it.
Yesterday I came home, to find the Cruiser peeing red all over the garage floor. Looks like it's been leaking high on the radiator somewhere, and the fan has spread it around the front of the truck. There's a small accumulation of coolant in the battery tray.
I tightened both clamps on the upper hose, and took it for a spin. Came back to the house, and nothing. No leaks anywhere.
I drove it to work this morning (3.5mi), and noticed a few drips when I parked it.
I'm thinking it could be the deformation in the upper outlet, and I'm hoping it's not the top tank leaking. I'm going to pull the upper hose tonight, and check out the outlet, and maybe even put a second clamp on that hose to see if that stops it.
Anyone have any experiences like this? It seems that the hose is the highest point of the leak, and the most logical solution. Temp gauge is normal, and I haven't lost much coolant overall.
Thoughts?
-MK