Losing a lot of coolant. I don't see a leak. I started to drain the system and it smells burnt to s**t. What might my problem and possible solutions be?
see this causes and fix it. God bless you
Water pump -- A bad shaft seal will
allow coolant to dribble out of the vent hole just under the water pump
pulley shaft. If the water pump is a two-piece unit with a backing
plate, the gasket between the housing and back cover may be leaking.
The gasket or o-ring that seals the pump to the engine front cover on
cover-mounted water pumps can also leak coolant. Look for stains,
discoloration or liquid coolant on the outside of the water pump or
engine.
Radiator -- Radiators can develop
leaks around upper or loser hose connections as a result of vibration.
The seams where the core is mated to the end tanks is another place
where leaks frequently develop, especially on aluminum radiators with
plastic end tanks. On copper/brass radiators, leaks typically occur
where the cooling tubes in the core are connected or soldered to the
core headers. The core itself is also vulnerable to stone damage.
Internal corrosion caused by old coolant that has never been changed can
also eat through the metal in the radiator, causing it to leak.
Most cooling systems today are designed to operate at 8 to 14 psi.
If the radiator can't hold pressure, your engine will overheat and lose
coolant.
Hoses -- Cracks, pinholes or splits
in a radiator hose or heater hose will leak coolant. A hose leak will
usually send a stream of hot coolant spraying out of the hose. A
corroded hose connection or a loose or damaged hose clamp may also allow
coolant to leak from the end of a hose. Sometimes the leak may only
occur once the hose gets hot and the pinhole or crack opens up.
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