T4 / Eurovan: Common coolant leak source (5 cyl engine)

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  • Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
  • Thomas
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 32

  • @hellolaco
    @hellolaco Рік тому

    Hi, how can I contact you? Have you had any problems with Eurovans+heavy rain (2.5L engine) thanks!

    • @EXOVCDS
      @EXOVCDS  Рік тому

      Wet ignition system.
      We can communicate here... it can help others and others can also help you.

  • @flatratemaster
    @flatratemaster 2 роки тому +1

    Wohoo!

  • @darreng9775
    @darreng9775 4 місяці тому

    Love watching you work ,master of your game

    • @EXOVCDS
      @EXOVCDS  4 місяці тому

      Thank you for watching!

  • @mattparry1132
    @mattparry1132 Рік тому

    This melted. What causes that?

  • @kadelbach63
    @kadelbach63 10 місяців тому

    Great to find this video. I discovered today that I was loosing fluid from this very spot. I ordered the flange hopefully it comes with a fresh o ring as that’s presumably all that really needs to be replace. Thanks as always for your help. This van would be tough to maintain without your videos. 🙏

    • @EXOVCDS
      @EXOVCDS  10 місяців тому +1

      The plastic flanges deteriorate/ deform over time... so it's always best to replace the flange & o-ring at the same time.

  • @shemmo
    @shemmo 2 роки тому +1

    0:42 blue not pink? 🤔

    • @EXOVCDS
      @EXOVCDS  2 роки тому

      Well spotted! A full flush would have added a bit more cost... G11 is perfectly fine, so I left it.

  • @jamessullivan1648
    @jamessullivan1648 Рік тому

    I have been tying to replace this same coolant flange on my ev but can’t seem to get the new one inserted all the way. Seems to be a real tight fit. Any suggestions there? Maybe grease on the insert sleeve?

    • @EXOVCDS
      @EXOVCDS  Рік тому +1

      Make sure that the bore is clean. Use a mirror for close inspection or take a video with your phone up close to the hole. Once you are sure the bore is clean, use a bit of sand paper, wrap it around the flange and twist the flange a few times. The sandpaper will remove a bit of plastic from the flange... then test fit the flange in the bore. Repeat sanding & test fitting till the flange enters the bore and is "fully seated". Depending on the flange manufacturer... flanges are made from a mold of a mold or a mold of a flange. Resulting in size variations from the factory part.

  • @FluffyThePig
    @FluffyThePig 2 роки тому

    sweet video, clear and concise...afaic. thank you

    • @EXOVCDS
      @EXOVCDS  2 роки тому

      Thank you for watching.
      If your leak is somewhere else, let me know. I might have an idea what it is.

  • @patkelly7999
    @patkelly7999 2 роки тому

    Good work Thomas:):)

  • @BruceLyeg
    @BruceLyeg 2 роки тому

    That's a good idea adding a bit of RTV on the O-ring

    • @EXOVCDS
      @EXOVCDS  2 роки тому +1

      2 lines of defense are better than one... I always say!

  • @bugnut82
    @bugnut82 Рік тому

    The bottom of my 93 2.5l is a mess. The side of the oil pan where meets up near the transmission. I always have oil hanging off those, I think they are the transmission mounting bolts. Are there any certain areas up there that are known to cause this leak?

    • @EXOVCDS
      @EXOVCDS  Рік тому

      Crankshaft seal.

    • @jamessullivan1648
      @jamessullivan1648 Рік тому

      @@EXOVCDS i have this sort of problem too. there seems to be some leak around the transmission mounting bolts AND the seal where you show a repair in the video. if the crankshaft seal were gone would there be a drop in transmission fluid too?
      AND where can i get a new o ring seal that you replaced in your video?

    • @EXOVCDS
      @EXOVCDS  Рік тому

      @@jamessullivan1648 crankshaft seal will cause oil level to go down. Standard or automatic transmission? Engine oil, standard transmission gear oil and automatic transmission fluid all smell different. The colors are also different, but can look similar with age. Clean the engine & transmission, so you can spot all leaks better (if there are more than one). Always replace that coolant flange. It should come with a new o-ring.

  • @janbanzil3672
    @janbanzil3672 Рік тому

    Hi Thomas, I’m dong my coolant flange today the one closer to the alternator it have allen bolts and they won’t bulge I tried spraying them with WD40 and I’ll leave them for about 24hr. Any tips you can give me to avoid stripping them or breaking the head of the bolts?

    • @EXOVCDS
      @EXOVCDS  Рік тому

      Hmm, usually 10mm head bolts.
      Not much room even with radiator in service position. Alternator is in the way for the top one... I would have suggested to knock against the head of the bolts with a hammer or use a bolt / nut extractor socket... to bite into the outside surface of the round bolt head... but not much room.
      On the other hand, if you are replacing the flange... break it, then you have room to get a socket over the bolt heads. You just need the right sized socket.
      www.toolup.com/product-images/Proto-J69X00_01.jpg

    • @EXOVCDS
      @EXOVCDS  Рік тому

      With the flange broken and only the base remaining... you can probably get a chisel on the head of the bolt and shock the bolt in a counterclockwise direction to loosen them.

    • @janbanzil3672
      @janbanzil3672 Рік тому

      @@EXOVCDS I haven’t tried forcing them off yet. I just saturated them with wd40 and will try again tomorrow with a hex bit. I’ll update you on how it went thank you very much for replying.

    • @janbanzil3672
      @janbanzil3672 Рік тому

      Hi Thomas, after saturating the bolts with wd40 for 24hrs they came out without a fight now I just have to reverse the process. Thanks for your help.

    • @naturalbornsew9276
      @naturalbornsew9276 3 місяці тому

      This is my exact problem thanks!! , what size is the o-ring and the hose clamp clips?

  • @the_retired_mechanic
    @the_retired_mechanic 2 роки тому

    He's back and on it... yay

    • @EXOVCDS
      @EXOVCDS  2 роки тому

      Don't get too excited! =)

  • @JeffCowan
    @JeffCowan 2 роки тому

    He's back!

    • @EXOVCDS
      @EXOVCDS  2 роки тому

      Thank you for watching!