Collant dripping off oil pan 2008 TC30

[Murkman]

Coolant dripping off oil pan 2008 TC30

I've got a coolant leak which drips off of the oil pan. Checked hoses (ok). Can not see coolant coming from region of the water pump. The lower front corner of the block (right front) is wet. Stuck a endoscope camera in and around and can't tell where its coming from. Is there a freeze plug on the front of the block? And other ideas where the orgin may be

 

[Murkman]

this is what I'm working from.

 

[RickB]

Take a good look at the block drain. RH side near the oil filter.

 

[Murkman]

All is good is good at that spot. Seems to be more located near the front of the block on the side with the oil filter.

 

[Tazz]

Most water pumps have a weep hole outside of the seal to indicate when the seal is bad. Keep in mind that the leak will occur when the system is under pressure and the cooling fan airflow will blow coolant and oils in a far different location from the point of origin. It may be a radiator leak, core or cap, being blown back.

 

[Murkman]

Constant drip. Even with the radiator cap removed. Looks like the only way I will get eyes on where the coolant is coming from is to tear out the radiator. I'm thinking I will top off the coolant before every use between now and then. The tractor is only needed for occasional snow removal.

 

[Rebeldad1]

Pressurize the system first and locate the leak before you take anything apart.

 

[RickB]

Pressurize the system first and locate the leak before you take anything apart.

Agree.

 

[Murkman]

Pressurized or not the leak can not be observed. Therefore tearing it down is left as the last option. Maybe there will be a major failure before then and I will know where the problem is.

 

[RickB]

You need something like this and more motivation.