I think I have found my leak, but how in the world do you get to it? I have removed the alternator and can almost get my hand on the top portion but am having trouble reaching the bottom section. I don't won't to break any sensors down there. Do most people remove the whole manifold to get to this thing?!
Replacing coolant hose from head to ISCV
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Im having this exact issue. Narrowed down a coolant leak to this hose, leaking right next to the nipple on the head. Had to use a mirror to see it, but I can't figure out where the other end goes. Do I have to replace the entire hose or can a use a piece of coupling and cut off the end and re-clamp it? Don't want to take off the upper intake chamber if I don't have to.
Mirror, careful lighting and lots of patience.
It's a bear working under the manifold. To take it off, you have to work at the lower bolts anyways so I wouldn't go that route unless you want to do some cleaning under there.
Good luck!
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It's a bear working under the manifold. To take it off, you have to work at the lower bolts anyways so I wouldn't go that route unless you want to do some cleaning under there.
Good luck!
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Hello,
Sorry to hijack the thread.
I'd like to replace mine with a custom hose (FFIM setup).
Any idea of the inside diameter of the hose please?
Sorry to hijack the thread.
I'd like to replace mine with a custom hose (FFIM setup).
Any idea of the inside diameter of the hose please?
I'm not sure the measurement of the hose, I just took my old one to the store and matched it with a new one, bought a hunk of it and made my own. Been holding so far.
And for getting at it, I ended up taking off that rail with some vacuum lines going into it off the bottom of the intake. Only two bolts holding it on (plus taking off the vacuum lines) and that gave me the clearance I needed to get my hands in there. Much easier than taking off the alternator or the whole intake. You still have to work by feel some but with a mirror it's do-able. This site is a valuable resource - thank you to everyone who responded!
And for getting at it, I ended up taking off that rail with some vacuum lines going into it off the bottom of the intake. Only two bolts holding it on (plus taking off the vacuum lines) and that gave me the clearance I needed to get my hands in there. Much easier than taking off the alternator or the whole intake. You still have to work by feel some but with a mirror it's do-able. This site is a valuable resource - thank you to everyone who responded!