origin of coolant leak from D60??

[George Lowry]

Ron & Ruth,

Had a similar problem - found a slightly loose hose clamp. Would only
take about a 1/2 turn but it stopped the leak. Usually, the heat of the
engine would evaporate the moisture before I could find it. Some are
real hard to detect. I have found that toilet paper is great for
detecting small leaks as it shows the slightest dampness. An old
plumber's trick.

George Lowry
'06 Alpine Apex Former owner of '95 WBDA 4203
Spearfish, SD Currently enjoying the warmth of Palm Springs.

luckyron1 wrote:

>We have a slow coolant leak that I first noted after getting a low
>coolant warning upon start-up. I topped off the reservoir with the
>appropriate diesel 50/50 mix and it did go away, at least for about 700
>miles or so. So, I added some more 50/50 and ran the engine for about
>an hour and checked it all around and underneath and no leaking at
>all. So, I shut it off, slipped a piece of clean cardboard beneath the
>block and this morning I noted a little puddle of coolant on the
>cardboard at the left forward part of the block, which is the radiator
>side on this bird--when viewed from the rear of the coach. It does
>appear to be coming from behing the block, away from the radiator. I
>know from looking at a basic D60 engine that the water pump isn't back
>there. Hoses?? Any ideas???
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>Thanks
>
>Ron & Ruth in 2000 LXI
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