Leaky Nomad

rayk · 09-01-2009, 12:28 PM

I have a 99 1500 When it gets hot it leaks from underneath the air cleaner, it's water or coolant, That buy the time it reaches the bottom of the barrel, it dries kinda milky. I never see it wet, but there a dried mark between the barrels and under the air cleaner???

VulcanE · 09-01-2009, 02:55 PM

I would remove the fuel tank, and check all the plumbing under there. All the hoses and clamps, and where the hoses go into each head. Over time the clamps become loose, and the rubber "O"-Rings that seal in the heads just wear out.

macmac · 09-01-2009, 03:42 PM

Yup, look for edges of things to encrusted in a white powder. That will be your coolant dry..

It may be leaking only after you shut down, when the coolant gets warmest... no circulation and engine heat add up to this is the warmest it gets, with the most psi.

**wompus** · 09-01-2009, 06:57 PM

On my 99 it meant the water pump seal was leaking.
I put in a new impeller and seal and it quit leaking.
It's simple to do, and while your at it change the antifreeze.

rayk · 09-02-2009, 08:14 PM

Thx for the info guys, kinda what I thought. But it don't hurt to verify.

Great site, and thanks again.
Ray

chuckster131 · 09-02-2009, 08:42 PM

On those bikes there is a coolant line that runs up to warm the carb. Might have a small leak there at one of the hose connectors.

09-01-2009, 12:28 PM	#1
rayk Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Saratoga Springs Ut Posts: 14	Leaky Nomad I have a 99 1500 When it gets hot it leaks from underneath the air cleaner, it's water or coolant, That buy the time it reaches the bottom of the barrel, it dries kinda milky. I never see it wet, but there a dried mark between the barrels and under the air cleaner??? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-01-2009, 02:55 PM	#2
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	Leaky Nomad I would remove the fuel tank, and check all the plumbing under there. All the hoses and clamps, and where the hoses go into each head. Over time the clamps become loose, and the rubber "O"-Rings that seal in the heads just wear out. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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09-01-2009, 03:42 PM	#3
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Leaky Nomad Yup, look for edges of things to encrusted in a white powder. That will be your coolant dry.. It may be leaking only after you shut down, when the coolant gets warmest... no circulation and engine heat add up to this is the warmest it gets, with the most psi. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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09-01-2009, 06:57 PM	#4
wompus Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gainesville, Ga. Posts: 1,950	Leaky Nomad On my 99 it meant the water pump seal was leaking. I put in a new impeller and seal and it quit leaking. It's simple to do, and while your at it change the antifreeze. __________________ Mike "WOMPUS' Nieznany 1999 Nomad "Fronkensteen" Viet Nam Vet 68-69-70 KawaNOW #00577 I'm sarcastic and have a smart ass attitude. It's a natural defense against DRAMA, BULLSHIT & STUPIDITY!!
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09-02-2009, 08:14 PM	#5
rayk Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Saratoga Springs Ut Posts: 14	Leaky Nomad Thx for the info guys, kinda what I thought. But it don't hurt to verify. Great site, and thanks again. Ray Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-02-2009, 08:42 PM	#6
chuckster131 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Jackson, Michigan Posts: 1,367	Leaky Nomad On those bikes there is a coolant line that runs up to warm the carb. Might have a small leak there at one of the hose connectors. __________________ Joe (Chuckster) Norris Jackson, Michigan 2007 Goldwing 2010 Voyager (Blue/Silver)sold 2001 Nomad (gone, but not forgotten) www.chucksterscustoms.com
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