Radiator leak

socwkbiker · 02-27-2010, 11:13 PM

This morning when I went to take a ride I noticed a nice little puddle of liquid under the radiator. I haven't had time to really check, but from your experience, where would be the most likely place for this leak?

blowndodge · 02-27-2010, 11:24 PM

From the rear brake master cylinder?

Seriously, check the bottom radiator drain plug for tightness

**Cajunrider** · 02-27-2010, 11:29 PM

I had the same thought about the drain plug. Get a good flashlight and look for antifreeze running down the frame or radiator from a leak further up if it isn't coming from the drain plug.

**Jared** · 02-28-2010, 02:57 AM

There are lots of places where it could be leaking from. Tighten all clamps and the drain bolt and most likely your problem will be solved.

blowndodge · 02-28-2010, 11:30 AM

Jared, we're talking about Jeff here! You put a screwdriver or ratchet in his hands and he brakes out in a cold sweat!!

AlabamaNomadRider · 02-28-2010, 01:40 PM

Drain plug or a hose going to the radiator. Get under it and wipe everything off and then keep checking and eventually you will see where the coolant is escaping from.

**glwilson** · 02-28-2010, 01:53 PM

These things have a radiator? ???

What' a radiator? ???

audiogooroo · 02-28-2010, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glwilson

These things have a radiator? ???

What' a radiator? ???

Har de har har!
A radiator keeps us cool Greg. They build the cool into the price of the HD, so you don't need a radiator!

socwkbiker · 02-28-2010, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlabamaNomadRider

Drain plug or a hose going to the radiator. Get under it and wipe everything off and then keep checking and eventually you will see where the coolant is escaping from.

I tightened the drain plug and see the fluid leaking from a hose on the right hand side. not sure why or where or if it needs to be plugged into something. Ok, now what?

BD, don't think I don't see your comments. Don't worry, I'll get you back.

macmac · 02-28-2010, 04:47 PM

The little hose, that if you follow it back a few inches goes to the engine? If so how much coolant? 1 drop?

socwkbiker · 02-28-2010, 04:51 PM

pretty steady drops coming from the hose. I've looked all over and can't find where it might connect. if it doesn't connect to anything, any reason it's slowly dumping out the coolant? when i checked the reservoir, it was completely dry.

macmac · 02-28-2010, 05:06 PM

Repair is called for. This 'IS' the little hose right? Do not run the engine. Either get the info to fix this yourself which is drain the rad, drain the water pump via the bottom rear bolt, then the rest, to pull the water pump. The inner water pump shaft seal said good bye.

You will need that seal, the water pump gaslet, and new coolant for parts.

The gas tank will need to be removed to fill new coolant.

I will list tools if you need, biut if you pay there isn't any point.

If you run this engine it won't be long before the pressure drives ALL the coolant out of that hose. You will cook the engine.

Whom ever must also clean the water pump driving shaft and the surrounding areas, dry it and white grease lube the engine oil seal, the shaft and the housing which is allow and will need to be cleaned.

Besides over heating, it could be possible to buils pressure in the cavity between the inner engine oil seal and the water pump seal, but is unlikely since the drain functions.

Basicly there is a space between the water pump rear seal and the engine seal that stops the flow of oil, and tha space needs to be spotless clean dry and then lubed to prevent aluminum oxide from growing to be white crusty mung.

The engine oil seal should also be greased with a high quality chassi grease, as a light film.

macmac · 02-28-2010, 05:08 PM

I either missed words or you edited more words... The little tubing from the engine is a drain, for when either the internal engine oil seal, or the rear water pump seal fail. You can see coolant drip, or engine oil drop and or both.

Do not plug it!

**Cajunrider** · 02-28-2010, 05:14 PM

Jeff, If it is the water pump seal, it may be covered by the extended warranty. I would ask anyway.

macmac · 02-28-2010, 05:39 PM

By all means ask if you have extended warranty. It should be well covered, all but for maybe the coolant. Don't run that engine still! No extended warranty will cover a fried engine!!!!!!!

02-27-2010, 11:13 PM	#1
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02-27-2010, 11:24 PM	#2
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Radiator leak From the rear brake master cylinder? Seriously, check the bottom radiator drain plug for tightness __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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02-27-2010, 11:29 PM	#3
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Radiator leak I had the same thought about the drain plug. Get a good flashlight and look for antifreeze running down the frame or radiator from a leak further up if it isn't coming from the drain plug. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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02-28-2010, 02:57 AM	#4
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,773	Radiator leak There are lots of places where it could be leaking from. Tighten all clamps and the drain bolt and most likely your problem will be solved. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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02-28-2010, 11:30 AM	#5
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Radiator leak Jared, we're talking about Jeff here! You put a screwdriver or ratchet in his hands and he brakes out in a cold sweat!! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-28-2010, 01:40 PM	#6
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Radiator leak Drain plug or a hose going to the radiator. Get under it and wipe everything off and then keep checking and eventually you will see where the coolant is escaping from. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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02-28-2010, 01:53 PM	#7
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02-28-2010, 04:47 PM	#10
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Radiator leak The little hose, that if you follow it back a few inches goes to the engine? If so how much coolant? 1 drop? __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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02-28-2010, 04:51 PM	#11
socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	Radiator leak pretty steady drops coming from the hose. I've looked all over and can't find where it might connect. if it doesn't connect to anything, any reason it's slowly dumping out the coolant? when i checked the reservoir, it was completely dry. __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD
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02-28-2010, 05:06 PM	#12
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Radiator leak Repair is called for. This 'IS' the little hose right? Do not run the engine. Either get the info to fix this yourself which is drain the rad, drain the water pump via the bottom rear bolt, then the rest, to pull the water pump. The inner water pump shaft seal said good bye. You will need that seal, the water pump gaslet, and new coolant for parts. The gas tank will need to be removed to fill new coolant. I will list tools if you need, biut if you pay there isn't any point. If you run this engine it won't be long before the pressure drives ALL the coolant out of that hose. You will cook the engine. Whom ever must also clean the water pump driving shaft and the surrounding areas, dry it and white grease lube the engine oil seal, the shaft and the housing which is allow and will need to be cleaned. Besides over heating, it could be possible to buils pressure in the cavity between the inner engine oil seal and the water pump seal, but is unlikely since the drain functions. Basicly there is a space between the water pump rear seal and the engine seal that stops the flow of oil, and tha space needs to be spotless clean dry and then lubed to prevent aluminum oxide from growing to be white crusty mung. The engine oil seal should also be greased with a high quality chassi grease, as a light film. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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02-28-2010, 05:08 PM	#13
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Radiator leak I either missed words or you edited more words... The little tubing from the engine is a drain, for when either the internal engine oil seal, or the rear water pump seal fail. You can see coolant drip, or engine oil drop and or both. Do not plug it! __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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02-28-2010, 05:14 PM	#14
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Radiator leak Jeff, If it is the water pump seal, it may be covered by the extended warranty. I would ask anyway. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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02-28-2010, 05:39 PM	#15
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Radiator leak By all means ask if you have extended warranty. It should be well covered, all but for maybe the coolant. Don't run that engine still! No extended warranty will cover a fried engine!!!!!!! __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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