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« on: February 01, 2017, 10:59:42 AM » |
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Back story.. I bought this old Suburban 4x4 that I have brought back to life. So, I haven't ridden the Valkyrie in like three months. I was running it the other day and noticed a very small puddle of antifreeze under the left side hose that comes from the top of the rad. Is this a common area for small leaks? I haven't torn into it yet as it was like 8 drops of antifreeze and I'm too busy getting the Suburban up too speed along with work and everything else.
The burb is getting the rear end rebuilt and it will be DONE..
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Hook#3287
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« Reply #1 on: February 01, 2017, 12:17:06 PM » |
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Sometimes I will get a small amount of coolant leaking when there has been a big change in weather temps.
It's never bothered me.
I would top off the rad and reservoir tank and keep an eye on it.
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bentwrench
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« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2017, 01:36:03 PM » |
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Check the upper hose clamp at the thermostat housing.Common to see a small leak there after sitting in cold weather.
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longrider
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« Reply #3 on: February 01, 2017, 06:11:38 PM » |
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Bent wrench is spot on
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Kunkies
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« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2017, 03:44:08 AM » |
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Agree with Bentwrench, I just had the same issue. . . tightened up the hose clamp leading out of the thermostate directly behind the radiator and no more leak...
Getting to the clamp can be a tight squeeze, use a 1/4" socket extender with a swivel socket adapter and call it a day.
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indybobm
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« Reply #5 on: February 02, 2017, 05:08:07 AM » |
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I used a 1/4" socket extender with a swivel socket adapter also. I epoxied the socket the universal and the universal to the extension just to make sure it did not fall off and disappear where it would be hard to retrieve. After I was done, the epoxy was easy to remove.
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falconbrother
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« Reply #6 on: February 02, 2017, 10:20:04 AM » |
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Thanks.. I shall not worry about it and check said clamp.  |
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« Reply #7 on: February 04, 2017, 07:22:34 AM » |
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Mine does it every winter despite all fix suggestions.
I no longer worry about a few Tbps's.
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da prez
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« Reply #8 on: February 05, 2017, 10:29:45 AM » |
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A trick I use is to put silver anti seize on the hoses before installing. This will allow the hose to seal without being impossible to remove when , if needed. I have been doing it for a lot of years with no problems. Another thing to try is a hose clamp made for silicone hoses. It is a stainless steel clamp that has a strip that goes around the hose and allows the clamp to slide the hose tight , not bunch it up tight.
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falconbrother
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« Reply #9 on: February 07, 2017, 10:27:18 AM » |
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Mine does it every winter despite all fix suggestions.
I no longer worry about a few Tbps's.
The previous owner had this issue "fixed" before I got it. I think I'll ignore it for now. It's not enough to see a difference in the overflow tank. |
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da prez
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« Reply #10 on: February 08, 2017, 07:49:24 AM » |
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Make sure when you ride that you stop next to a Harley rider. When he says he smells anti freeze , tell him it must be his bike as Valks do not leak. This will leave him wondering what is wrong with his bike. (    ) da prez |
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« Reply #11 on: February 08, 2017, 07:51:34 AM » |
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