Hello Everyone,
I have a small leak in my cooling system. The end of the upper radiator hose which connects to the engine is the part that is leaking. I just replaced the hose but now the metal housing at the mid point (just before it connects to the engine) is now leaking coolant. I couldn't find the gasket for the housing anywhere. Would rtv gasket maker seal it up?
Thanks in Advance.
Yeah I asked several parts stores if they carried it. They didn't mention the t-stat either.
I'm going to try the rtv and see if it works. If i remember correctly, the packaging says to allow 24 hrs. to cure so i should know by then.
Thanks again.
The rtv worked. The only problem i have now is overheating. After about 10 min of test driving the temp gauge started to climb. I guess air got trapped in the cooling system when i disconnected the upper radiator hose.
let it idle with the rad cap off, preferably with the front end higher than the rear (not necessary, but helps) Bounce the front end even, to get all the air out of the system. And blast your heat. then when you don't see any bubbles coming out anymore you can put the cap back on. This could be easier with a bleeder screw, but I don't think our trucks came with them.
btw i havent seen you much around here, but you are definetly welcome to this forum. if you have any questions, you may ask us, we are very happy to help
btw i havent seen you much around here, but you are definetly welcome to this forum. if you have any questions, you may ask us, we are very happy to help
For future reference you can easily make your own gasket. I do it all the time. They sell the material in rolls. Get the heavy duty stuff if you can. then spray the housing with something, I use Dikem, and press it onto the material and cut out the pattern.
As for the overheating, you need to burp the system. Let it run for a bit with the radiator cap off. You should be able to tell when it burps. Then top it off. It may take a couple of tries.
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Thank's for the help guys. I really appreciate it. I was able to get rid of the air in the cooling system using the techniques you all suggested. However, it appears now i have more serious problems... I start to change my oil and I notice a brownish - chocolate milk like substance on the bottom of my oil cap. I have read on other posts that this could indicate a head gasket failure or timing chain cover issue. The truck is idling very rough and I'm still losing coolant. After the oil change i checked the dipstick and it still has a normal amber looking color.
Does repair of the HG or Timing chain require any special tools?
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