XR4046 losing coolant

[AaronS]

Sorry for my absence guys, was out of town. And I'm sorry for not providing better details. I do believe the leak is actually from a hose (maybe more than one). When I mentioned that the leak was from the overflow tank, I meant that when it leaked, the overflow tank lost fluid. I tried tightening a couple of clamps but I'll try more before making the 75 mile trek to the dealer.

 

[Underdog57]

I had the same problem on my 4041. I had a hard time finding the actual leak, at first I thought it was the water pump bolts, tightened them and all the clamps but it still leaked and only when the coolant was cold. I finally gave up and called the dealer. The dealer picked it up, fixed it and returned it the same day. The thermostat housing had a small crack in it! No problems since (8 months ago) mine would only leak when the engine was cold.

 

[Coyote machine]

Sorry for my absence guys, was out of town. And I'm sorry for not providing better details. I do believe the leak is actually from a hose (maybe more than one). When I mentioned that the leak was from the overflow tank, I meant that when it leaked, the overflow tank lost fluid. I tried tightening a couple of clamps but I'll try more before making the 75 mile trek to the dealer.

Glad you returned. You do know that you can sign into TBN from any computer from anywhere in the world, yes?!:laughing:
One way to determine where the leak originates is to put a rag or paper towel around the hose in question and see if coolant leaks down to it....

AND, Underdog 57 poses a possible issue that might relate to your machine.

 

[AaronS]

Thanks underdog!

Yes I know Coyote machine. But my baby doesn't like to compete with an electronic device for my attention.

 

[Coyote machine]

Ah, pull the 'baby' card, eh?! Wait 'till baby get's his/her own electronic device, and then try to get their attention. :laughing:

 

[hutchman]

Green coolant? My used R3039 has clear coolant. Now I'm wondering if it came factory that way or if previous owner changed it.

 

[AaronS]

Ah, pull the 'baby' card, eh?! Wait 'till baby get's his/her own electronic device, and then try to get their attention. :laughing:

She loathes electronics with a passion, and even though it's how I earn my paycheck I can't blame her.

 

[Coyote machine]

She loathes electronics with a passion, and even though it's how I earn my paycheck I can't blame her.

Guess she's never seen a Samsung Galaxy 5 or i-phone 5, eh? When one of those and social media/ texting grab hold, good luck getting her to look in your direction- I've got a 19 year old, trust me on this.:confused3: If she behaves badly, and I have to take away her phone, she'd rather me cut off her arm.:confused3:

 

[AaronS]

I should explain when I say "my baby" I'm talking about my wife. Our kids definitely fit into your scenario!

 

[Coyote machine]

I thought that might have been who you were referring to.....
That makes sense....