Coolant leak - Diesel Forum

Ninebell · 04-09-2008, 08:27 AM

Anybody have this problem,Checking fluid levels yesterday and found the coolant down about 3/4 of a gallon starting looking around and found coolant dripping off the frame rail left front just aft of the bumper.Truck goes to the dealer next Tuesday morning.Just turned 12000 miles hope it just a clamp.

jays2003 · 04-09-2008, 09:42 AM

Mine had the same deal as yours , took it in and they are replaceing the raidator . Mine had 20000 on it job 1. I thought i was in hte clear , oh well at least it's fixed...

ZeroOne · 04-09-2008, 10:15 AM

You guys are making me paranoid! I wonder what percentage of "job 1" trucks actually had radiator failure? I'm at 17k and also felt like I was "in the clear" as one of the few unaffected job 1's.

lincster · 04-09-2008, 10:25 AM

3 friends all with Job 1 builds, all have had at least 1 radiator replaced.
2 of the 3 have had new motors put in already.

tommPA · 04-09-2008, 11:50 AM

ZeroOne, you are not in the clear. I thought the same thing with almost 34,000 miles and it started to leak last thursday. They replaced it Monday morning. Got lucky, dealer keeps 3 to 4 on hand since they know it is a problem.

ZeroOne · 04-09-2008, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by tommPA

ZeroOne, you are not in the clear. I thought the same thing with almost 34,000 miles and it started to leak last thursday. They replaced it Monday morning. Got lucky, dealer keeps 3 to 4 on hand since they know it is a problem.

That's what I was afraid of. I basically check the coolant level daily, and weekly the oil level & radiator crimps. I'm going to be one of the first 08's with a defective hood latch!

Just hoping the new radiators are actually fixed at this point, since its been a known issue for so long.

FULLTILT3 · 04-09-2008, 02:59 PM

I thought I was in the clear as well with almost 15k on my job1. I guess not.

I am getting it reflashed next week. They said it was built before 7/1/07 so they could reflash it. I'll be real interested in what if any changes are noticed. I'll report back.

stumppuller08 · 04-10-2008, 03:51 PM

Mine was leaking in the same place described. It's a Job1 truck (02/07). Traced it to the coolant resevoir. It's a 2-piece design and was leaking in the seam where the 2 pieces come tohether. New resevoir and I'm good to go for now.

dieselwhisperer · 04-10-2008, 09:45 PM

The way I understand it, it's not IF you'll need the radiator replaced, but WHEN you'll need the radiator replaced. Mine went at 20,000 miles.

FULLTILT3 · 04-11-2008, 07:30 AM

If that is the case, they should replace them all. I took mine in to be checked out and they said there was nothing wrong with it. My 03 stranded me early on and I don't want that ever again. I'll ask about it again next week when I'm at the dealer for the re-flash.

04-09-2008, 08:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ninebell Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bardstown Kentucky Posts: 22 iTrader: (0) My Photos: (0)	Coolant leak Anybody have this problem,Checking fluid levels yesterday and found the coolant down about 3/4 of a gallon starting looking around and found coolant dripping off the frame rail left front just aft of the bumper.Truck goes to the dealer next Tuesday morning.Just turned 12000 miles hope it just a clamp. __________________ 2000 F-250 7.3 PSD Extended Cab XLT 4X4 SB traded 2002 F-250 7.3 PSD Crew Cab Lariat 4X4 SB traded 2005 F-250 6.0 PSD Crew Cab Lariat 4X4 SB traded 2008 F-450 6.4 PSD Crew Cab Lariat 4X4 LB Towed Vehicle 2007 Jayco Designer 34 RLQS

04-09-2008, 09:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
jays2003 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 70 iTrader: (0) My Photos: (8)	Mine had the same deal as yours , took it in and they are replaceing the raidator . Mine had 20000 on it job 1. I thought i was in hte clear , oh well at least it's fixed... __________________ Tow Vehicle: 2008 F250 4x4 Crew Cab Manual 4x4 (No Auto 4x4 Here) Lariat Loaded, Leather, DVD player, Audiophile sound system, Memory seats, power extend mirrors, tow command system, tailgate step, bed extender, Rancho 4" lift with BFG 35/12.50 Rancho XL 9000 Shocks. Towed Vehicle: 2005 28' Sprinter Copper Canyon 5th wheel with slideout 66' CJ5 Rock Ready.. Pics Coming soon!

04-09-2008, 10:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
ZeroOne Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southern DE Posts: 120 iTrader: (0) My Photos: (0)	You guys are making me paranoid! I wonder what percentage of "job 1" trucks actually had radiator failure? I'm at 17k and also felt like I was "in the clear" as one of the few unaffected job 1's. __________________ '08 6.4 CC/SWB F350 Black FX4, 8" Rize/OUO on 38x15.50s. Thanks Randy!

04-09-2008, 10:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
lincster Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Phoenix Az. Posts: 1,357 iTrader: (0) My Photos: (22)	3 friends all with Job 1 builds, all have had at least 1 radiator replaced. 2 of the 3 have had new motors put in already. __________________ 2006 F350 4X4 Dually, Tow Boss, Crew Cab, Lariat... man does this thing tow, Inyati Spray In Bedliner, Autometer Z Series Gauges towing a 2006 LE3905 Weekend Warrior

04-09-2008, 11:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
tommPA Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 20 iTrader: (0) My Photos: (0)	ZeroOne, you are not in the clear. I thought the same thing with almost 34,000 miles and it started to leak last thursday. They replaced it Monday morning. Got lucky, dealer keeps 3 to 4 on hand since they know it is a problem. __________________ 2008 6.4 F250 FX CC 4X4 Black Firestone Air Bags in back.

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04-09-2008, 02:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
FULLTILT3 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Keller, TX Posts: 240 iTrader: (0) My Photos: (0)	I thought I was in the clear as well with almost 15k on my job1. I guess not. I am getting it reflashed next week. They said it was built before 7/1/07 so they could reflash it. I'll be real interested in what if any changes are noticed. I'll report back. __________________ 08 F350 DRW FX4 CC 172" Black on Black Leather Job#1 Remote Start Rhino liner Extang Express Tonno cover (14,800) Traded: 07 GMC POS Sierra 2500HD 4x4 White Clssic Crew SB SLT D/A LBZ (6000 miles) Traded: 05 Ram3500 4x4 Quad Cab LB Black SLT CTD 5.9L (52,000 miles) Traded: 03 F350 Lariat CC LB SRW FX4 Gray 6.0L (39,000 miles) Traded: 02 F350 Lariat CC LB DRW 4x4 Gray 7.3L (52,000 miles) Traded: 99 F350 Lariat CC LB SRW 4x4 Black 7.3L (51,000 miles) Traded: 97 2500 Laramie 4x4 V10 8L (36,000 miles)

04-10-2008, 03:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
stumppuller08 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 10 iTrader: (0) My Photos: (0)	Mine was leaking in the same place described. It's a Job1 truck (02/07). Traced it to the coolant resevoir. It's a 2-piece design and was leaking in the seam where the 2 pieces come tohether. New resevoir and I'm good to go for now.

04-10-2008, 09:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
dieselwhisperer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Oceana, WV Posts: 195 iTrader: (0) My Photos: (0)	The way I understand it, it's not IF you'll need the radiator replaced, but WHEN you'll need the radiator replaced. Mine went at 20,000 miles. __________________ 2008 F250 Crew long bed XLT 6.4 diesel, automatic, White.

04-11-2008, 07:30 AM	#10 (permalink)
FULLTILT3 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Keller, TX Posts: 240 iTrader: (0) My Photos: (0)	If that is the case, they should replace them all. I took mine in to be checked out and they said there was nothing wrong with it. My 03 stranded me early on and I don't want that ever again. I'll ask about it again next week when I'm at the dealer for the re-flash. __________________ 08 F350 DRW FX4 CC 172" Black on Black Leather Job#1 Remote Start Rhino liner Extang Express Tonno cover (14,800) Traded: 07 GMC POS Sierra 2500HD 4x4 White Clssic Crew SB SLT D/A LBZ (6000 miles) Traded: 05 Ram3500 4x4 Quad Cab LB Black SLT CTD 5.9L (52,000 miles) Traded: 03 F350 Lariat CC LB SRW FX4 Gray 6.0L (39,000 miles) Traded: 02 F350 Lariat CC LB DRW 4x4 Gray 7.3L (52,000 miles) Traded: 99 F350 Lariat CC LB SRW 4x4 Black 7.3L (51,000 miles) Traded: 97 2500 Laramie 4x4 V10 8L (36,000 miles)

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