Hello All,
I finally found time a month later to do this fix, as life got in the way.
I removed the belly pans/splash shield first. Did a coolant pressure test to 19PSI and actually now can see where the leak is coming from. Not sure which pipe this is but it is close to the water pump.
Looks like a T- connector connecting this hose to another hose is cracked and is the source of the leak. The pressure drops from 19PSI to 18PSI in about 5 minutes or so with the dripping.
I have attached 4 images: one from an angle from the passenger side, two from the hose that has the dripping and one that is a good picture of the full crack (red arrow).
- Cracked T-connector
- Drip from the crack
- Drip from the bottom of the hose (looks like no cracks here, just flow of coolant)
- Location of the hose from the passenger's side for context
I understand that replacing this whole hose and hose connector is needed, which will involve a full coolant flush/bleed too.
What is the interim solution ? Can I JBWeld something here ? I have a PCA meet next Saturday and would like to go for it.
Can anyone guess why the crack happened ? is it normal wear and tear or did the previous mechanic use a bad connector or something ?
Thank you in advance for advice.
Best
VK.