Hey,
So this morning I wake up and out of the corner of my eye I see something reflect from the morning sun underneath the truck. Look under there and there lies this green healthy big spot of coolant under my truck. I noted the spot was directly underneath my transmission. Before even going anywhere I opened up the hood to smell antifreeze, sure enough it was leaking from somewhere but couldn't find where. The smell of antifreeze is stronger on the passenger side engine compartment than on the drivers side.
I noted something very strange. The engine mount on the passenger side of the truck has 2 bolts anchored to the frame. The right side bolt is high and dry, but the left bolt is wet with coolant and I noted a very small puddle of coolant inside the bolt underneath. I.e sitting on the frame is where the puddle lies. I was able to reach my finger down in there and sure enough it was fresh coolant. What gets me is how did it get there in the first place?? I let the truck idle and looked around at the same time to see if I could find anything,,,,nothing. Turn off the truck, looked around again for a few minutes,,,,,nothing.
So it's obvious I'm leaking but where from I don't know. Worse case scenario a head gasket!? What do you all think it could be?? Any suggestions what to do?? On a side note, I've heard of a home remedy of putting eggs and pepper in your radiator, however, I don't see or have any evidence that the radiator is leaking. I'm kind of iffy of trying those stop leak additives but if you members can maybe reccomend a good one, I'd be willing to try it.
Also, I ran the heater to see if I could smell it through there,,,,,smells fine. What do you all think it could be??? Thanks,,,,AR
So this morning I wake up and out of the corner of my eye I see something reflect from the morning sun underneath the truck. Look under there and there lies this green healthy big spot of coolant under my truck. I noted the spot was directly underneath my transmission. Before even going anywhere I opened up the hood to smell antifreeze, sure enough it was leaking from somewhere but couldn't find where. The smell of antifreeze is stronger on the passenger side engine compartment than on the drivers side.
I noted something very strange. The engine mount on the passenger side of the truck has 2 bolts anchored to the frame. The right side bolt is high and dry, but the left bolt is wet with coolant and I noted a very small puddle of coolant inside the bolt underneath. I.e sitting on the frame is where the puddle lies. I was able to reach my finger down in there and sure enough it was fresh coolant. What gets me is how did it get there in the first place?? I let the truck idle and looked around at the same time to see if I could find anything,,,,nothing. Turn off the truck, looked around again for a few minutes,,,,,nothing.
So it's obvious I'm leaking but where from I don't know. Worse case scenario a head gasket!? What do you all think it could be?? Any suggestions what to do?? On a side note, I've heard of a home remedy of putting eggs and pepper in your radiator, however, I don't see or have any evidence that the radiator is leaking. I'm kind of iffy of trying those stop leak additives but if you members can maybe reccomend a good one, I'd be willing to try it.
Also, I ran the heater to see if I could smell it through there,,,,,smells fine. What do you all think it could be??? Thanks,,,,AR
