The struggle is real brother! You can say "so" as much as you want, i didn't even notice; I was more concerned with the content of the repair. Regardless, great video and awesome explanation. I found my leak the exact same manner. Was concerned the trans was leaking, but kept seeing orange drops on the exhaust. Traced that to the trans dipstick tube and followed it up further and found the hose connector leaking. Great video!
@JasonTheMunicipalMechanic
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you found it. It had me going for a while myself. While I was editing my videos I noticed I said so quite a bit. It’s become a staple in my transitions now 😁
@tgarcia393
3 жыл бұрын
thank you! showed this video to my dad and he fixed the leak. He sends his thanks as well !
@JasonTheMunicipalMechanic
3 жыл бұрын
That’s great. I’m glad it could help. Your very welcome.
@orlandor4866
2 жыл бұрын
Brother thank you for you informative video. It saved me time . The replacement T cost about 23 dollars 💵 a pice of plastic. Anyhow I guess it could of been worse. With watching this video the swap was under 10 minutes. Thanks again
@JasonTheMunicipalMechanic
2 жыл бұрын
No problem, glad I could help. Thank you for watching.
@lemonly5593
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. I have the exact same issue.
@JasonTheMunicipalMechanic
4 жыл бұрын
Your welcome, I’m glad I could help. Thank you for watching!
@hammerhead6537
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. That job was definitely not fun, narration also a plus. Semper Fi, USMC.
@JasonTheMunicipalMechanic
4 жыл бұрын
It was cold that day and my hands were freezing. Just had to keep at it. If you need to change one I hope it goes better for you. Thanks for watching and Thank you for your service!
@sbond1963
2 жыл бұрын
The problem is you’re using dorman quick connects. They have a bad design. I had one snap in half on me. And then I had another one that was loose. It’s OEM or nothing avoid the dorman in the green box!
@JasonTheMunicipalMechanic
2 жыл бұрын
The one I replaced was an oem fitting and i luckily haven’t had a problem with this one but I replaced the other one about a year later and it was made wrong and wouldn’t seal right. I got an oem one for that one and it was about the same price which I didn’t expect. I normally try and avoid dorman if I can though.
@benjamincapps1825
2 жыл бұрын
Mine is pouring out on front of engine and can't find the leak
@JasonTheMunicipalMechanic
2 жыл бұрын
Have you checked the water pump? There should be a small hole that will leak if the bushing wears out in the water pump. The weep hole is where the housing protrudes and the pully shaft goes into it. I’ve had the water pump gasket blow out between the block and water pump too
@WireGuy2
11 ай бұрын
F-ing nailed it! Same issue, headed to the zone right meow!!
@JasonTheMunicipalMechanic
11 ай бұрын
I had to get this item from the dealer. The one I got from Autozone had an imperfection in the sealing area and leaked. The dealer had it at the same price at the time. Well not this specific one. I had to replace the other one about 6 months later and that one was made imperfect.
@FlukeTog
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this !
@josuepedroza450
Жыл бұрын
Can’t find a leak it’s rear motor passenger side
@JasonTheMunicipalMechanic
Жыл бұрын
That is where this one was leaking also. At the top back of the head there should be a cap that blocks a hole for the air bleed tube it’s oval and about the size of a dime. That can leak coolant too. Sometimes coolant can run along the engine and drip in the back so make sure the leak isn’t traveling. I had to keep checking a this one to find it. Mine would only leak after driving but only when the fitting would cool enough to shrink down but still hot enough to have pressure in the system it took about 30 minutes after driving and shut off to start to leak. Check and see if coolant is coming out of you heater box drain. That drains in that area also but you would have a definite smell in the vehicle.
@michaelraber1370
Жыл бұрын
Thks brother
@JasonTheMunicipalMechanic
Жыл бұрын
No problem. That fitting is quite the pain to get off.
@o.j.thomas5560
Жыл бұрын
I just replaced my quick disconnect and it's still leaking from the aluminum hose. I even exchanged it for a new one and it's still leaking. What else can I do?
@JasonTheMunicipalMechanic
Жыл бұрын
You might need to clean up the aluminum tube where it goes into the fitting if it has any burrs or corrosion on it where the oring seals. I had to replace the second tee fitting a few months after the first one and when I did it leaked also. I found the fitting wasn’t made correctly and there was a bit of plastic that was in the sealing area and not allowing the oring to seal correctly. It wasn’t anything that could be easily removed it was part of the casting. I ended up getting the fitting from the Chevy dealer. It was about the same price as the parts store and made correctly. I believe there were two sizes for those fittings so make sure you have the correct size.
@jamesz.williams8746
2 жыл бұрын
Just put a new Tconnect on and it’s still pouring out one side of the aluminum heater hose.
@JasonTheMunicipalMechanic
2 жыл бұрын
Funny you say that. I had to change the other tee fitting because of it leaking about a year after I made this video and it leaked too. I looked inside and there was excess plastic in the fitting where the oring was and it kept it from sealing correctly. It was a total pain to replace again. I ended up getting the connector from a Chevy dealership and it was almost the same price of the aftermarket one, but it didn’t leak like the aftermarket one. Also you need to make sure the heater core tube is clean of rubber and such. The oring seemed to bake on to mine and needed to be cleaned off without putting deep scratches in the tube that may leak coolant.
@TheRADITOelPADRINO
4 жыл бұрын
I replace all my lifters and did the head in machine shop now im still getting coolant leak cant find from where but im constanly buying anti freeze every week when i turn on it throws a little white smoke out muffler just cant figure out
@JasonTheMunicipalMechanic
4 жыл бұрын
These heads have a problem with cracking. Certain casting numbers are worse than others so you could have a crack. You can run the engine with the valve cover off and look for a weeping leak. It could be a temperature related leak that needs to be hot or cold. You may have gotten a bad head gasket or if when putting the head on you slipped or damaged the cylinder ring you could be getting a leak into the cylinder also. I would get a coolant pressure tester and pressurize the coolant system and look for a leak. If it is a cylinder leak it could fill a cylinder with coolant and hydro lock or cause mechanical damage when you turn it over you would have to pull the plugs and blow out the coolant. If you have rear heat you may be getting a leak from the rear and not seeing it also. The water pump is a likely source of a leak also, you should see coolant running down the front of the engine if it is, and the earlier gaskets for the water pump would leak some also. I’ve had a radiator cap go bad and not vent the correct pressure and force coolant out of the hose connection, I noticed a hose sucked flat and it lead me to the cap being bad. You can check for a head gasket leak by there may be pressure on the cooling system making the hoses really hard, you may be able to see bubbles if you take the vent hose from at the top of the coolant bottle and put it in water to look for bubbles or there is a liquid test kit you can get to check for hydro carbons in the coolant system.
@Poncedeleon84
3 жыл бұрын
Life saver, thanks 🙏
@JasonTheMunicipalMechanic
3 жыл бұрын
No problem
@MrRaverion
2 жыл бұрын
Good video. When pressure testing to 15 lbs, does the thermostat need to be on hot in order for the reading to measure the pressure going to the heater core?
@JasonTheMunicipalMechanic
2 жыл бұрын
I don’t think it matters if it’s on hot in this vehicle. I don’t believe there is a shut of in the heater hose. You do raise a good point though, Something to keep in mind. As long as the shut of is only in one of the lines then the pressure should build from the other side into the heater core but it’s easy to just put it on hot if you have the valve.
@scottsheffield2594
3 жыл бұрын
With it leaking where it did, did you by chance smell antifreeze in the cab? My Tahoe has a strong antifreeze smell in the cab when truck is cold (has sit overnight). I suspect it is heater core but wondering if the fitting you replaced would let antifreeze run down hose into cab. I'm going to check this fitting. I have not had to add coolant yet. My carpet is not wet like typical heater core leak.
@JasonTheMunicipalMechanic
3 жыл бұрын
I did not smell antifreeze in the cab. I would suspect the heater core as well. The leak I had only dripped on the outside
@scottsheffield2594
3 жыл бұрын
@@JasonTheMunicipalMechanic Thanks.
@BrokenRRT
3 жыл бұрын
Did you figure out your leak? I have same issue. Leaking coolant I can see on the frame but I also smell inside cab but can’t located the source. My floor is dry as well.
@JasonTheMunicipalMechanic
3 жыл бұрын
This tee was the problem. I had the other one start leaking a few months later too.
@darrenvogel8096
3 жыл бұрын
Could this cause a rotten fish smell inside the vehicle, my Tahoe smells like a dirty stripper 😆 any advice would be greatly appreciated
@JasonTheMunicipalMechanic
3 жыл бұрын
It can cause a smell inside. The coolant will drip and burn off the manifold and the smell will get in the vehicle.
@JasonTheMunicipalMechanic
3 жыл бұрын
The smell from the coolant will be a chemical type smell. If it smells like something rotting I would look more to a dead mouse or animal.
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