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Coolant Leak

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by davistroy, Jan 5, 2011.

  1. Jan 5, 2011
    davistroy

    davistroy Grasshopper

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    Haven't torn into this problem yet ... what possibilities am I facing here?

    Hoping it's the bushing or the hose and not something worse:

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    davistroy, Jan 5, 2011
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  2. Jan 5, 2011
    m38willys

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    I'd check that bypass hose first of all. Then go from there. Looks like the thermostat housing may have been leaking too at some point judging by the rust stains
     
    m38willys, Jan 5, 2011
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  3. Jan 6, 2011
    Walt Couch

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    That hose fitting going into the intake is a standard item and I would replace it along with the hose.
     
    Walt Couch, Jan 6, 2011
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  4. Jan 6, 2011
    nickmil

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    I agree. I'd use brass instead of steel as well. Tends to seal a bit better and much easier to remove if ever you need to.
     
    nickmil, Jan 6, 2011
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  5. Jan 9, 2011
    mainejeep

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    +1 i would give it a good dose of aerokroil if you can find it. (best stuff i have ever used but u usually can only get it industrially). if not pb blaster would be next soak it a few times, then replace place with brass and make sure u use some teflon tape
     
    mainejeep, Jan 9, 2011
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