How To Find Any Leak From Your Cooling System

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  • čas přidán 7. 10. 2022
  • In this video I'll show you how you can test your engines cooling system after repairing a leak or replacing a faulty component like a water pump, radiator or coolant hoses. You need to do this test everytime you open the system for repairs to make sure your repair was successful and also there are no other problems in the system before you add coolant into the system.
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Komentáře • 81

  • @Graham_Wideman
    @Graham_Wideman Před rokem +21

    After fixing the first leak, not only is it good to check for other leaks that might be present already , but fixing the first leak will cause the system to achieve a higher pressure, which can cause some other weak spot to leak anew.

    • @rustypotatos
      @rustypotatos Před rokem

      It’s always so much fun to just f around and waste 100$ in coolant because you are a dodo brain and you didn’t do what you said. Check every single freaking clamp as well

    • @kevinhancock4064
      @kevinhancock4064 Před 7 měsíci

      I think that's my issue new rad new ac condensor new thermostat pump belt I done it all now found small leak .can't locate my dye and torch ggrr . So may new new 1 . Can then check while running ideally in dark

  • @paquesepas6696
    @paquesepas6696 Před rokem +24

    Off topic but you are looking in much better shape than years past is there anything you are eating or not eating? Thanks.

    • @myRatchets
      @myRatchets  Před rokem +46

      I'm eating less especially processed sugars and working hard :) have lost about 40lbs compared to a year or so ago. cheers

    • @sandyt4343
      @sandyt4343 Před rokem +7

      That’s wonderful congratulations. What a miserable place to get into. People complain when they have what seems like a simple job expand into something way more expensive and this is a great example of why that is always the case. The engineers that build these things should have to work on them, then they all be set up like the Nissan 1600 was. Back when it was Datsun. A real joy to work on if there is such a thing. Great video

    • @delinquentdesign
      @delinquentdesign Před rokem +3

      Its the avocados he’s growing an avocado a day helps to lose weight and has good fatty acids the body needs.

    • @werewolfsaves2179
      @werewolfsaves2179 Před rokem +1

      Great video. Keep' em coming please.

    • @The_Redkween
      @The_Redkween Před rokem +1

      I thought the same thing: he is looking much healthier! I thought it was all the manual-labor from the garage-foundation . 😂

  • @billstreber5194
    @billstreber5194 Před rokem +1

    Great to see you back I hope this trend continues I've been a member since day one

  • @d3w4yn3
    @d3w4yn3 Před rokem +7

    Great job! I actually kept up with you and understood everything!

  • @tonymaiettasr.7340
    @tonymaiettasr.7340 Před rokem +10

    Please continue on with this car. Very interesting to see. I pressurized my 1994 Grand Am 3.1V6 and it looked good. So I replaced the expansion tank cap (there is no radiator cap on this car) and all seemed good for a few months. Now I've noticed something has leaked on the front side of the engine. I had replaced the water pump last year. I guess I'm going to have to investigate further. Thanks for another informative video. Cheers

    • @turboimport95
      @turboimport95 Před rokem +1

      make sure you check those intake gaskets as well very bad on the gm 3.1...

    • @johnbrown5443
      @johnbrown5443 Před rokem

      @@turboimport95 Indeed they are.

  • @marcoguerrero2717
    @marcoguerrero2717 Před rokem

    Great to see you back in action! 😎

  • @The_Redkween
    @The_Redkween Před rokem

    Always love to see any kind of Honda content. I am a huge fan of Honda and like to see work done on the engines I don’t see every day.

  • @mcansonmez
    @mcansonmez Před rokem

    Another nice video! 👏👏👏Waiting for the rest 👍

  • @danielsimpson8929
    @danielsimpson8929 Před rokem +2

    Been a long time for a diy like this. Very good and thanks!

  • @donmartin9489
    @donmartin9489 Před rokem

    Thank you very much, I'm looking forward to work on my 97 accord.
    Excellent videos.

  • @MrDwaynePoff
    @MrDwaynePoff Před rokem

    Couldn't be any better timing on your video!!!!

  • @JonnyDIY
    @JonnyDIY Před rokem +1

    That sure makes things easier, as long as you can find the right radiator cap adapter 😄💕👍

  • @Hazzy238
    @Hazzy238 Před 2 měsíci

    I finally found my leak thanks to u. Excellent.

  • @andriosz
    @andriosz Před rokem

    Preludes are awesome 🙂

  • @davedeatherage4902
    @davedeatherage4902 Před rokem

    Another excellent automotive repair video.i like the looks of you're new shop.👍🏻👌🇺🇲

  • @samsungs2051
    @samsungs2051 Před rokem

    love you. love your videos

  • @maniacalmonster2293
    @maniacalmonster2293 Před rokem

    😳 I swear you are in front of a green screen or the display on my phone is just that good.😆

  • @resoundofficial7699
    @resoundofficial7699 Před 3 měsíci

    Thanks josh

  • @ParkerMurray-cw3bm
    @ParkerMurray-cw3bm Před rokem

    Ooh a 4th and 5th gen in the garage! Nice!

  • @rustypotatos
    @rustypotatos Před rokem

    Woah nice Honda selection is that a white prelude and black del sol in the back

  • @liorlevi3991
    @liorlevi3991 Před rokem +2

    Amazing coincidence!! Just now I came back to the house and smelled coolant and I want to find where the leak is coming from😁👍

  • @dr.mohamedaboomar3031
    @dr.mohamedaboomar3031 Před rokem +1

    Thanks 🙏

  • @spelunkerd
    @spelunkerd Před rokem +2

    This is one of the specialty tools I use the most, since cooling system problems are surprisingly common in engines. The only thing is, you never seem to have the right adapter. For example my Astro kit didn't have the right adapter for old model Chev trucks, so eventually I got another kit with more adapters. The backbone of the Astro kit is better quality but the chinese knockoff gives more diversity of cap options.

  • @photondebuger45
    @photondebuger45 Před rokem +1

    A pressure tester works wonders. On my pt cruiser and it was full of water yeah and i was messing with a lower hose i forgot why and i didn't put the clamp on good because i was irritated with it and wanted to be done right lol. Not even like 4 psi blew the hose right off along with muh coolant (didn't have distilled water at the time) so i never started the car to test it that way at all and could have saved my engine and a stranded tow possibly back home to see my shame of not putting the hose on right or with the clamp on tight. Pressure test your systems no only good for finding leaks also good that you didn't mess up on a installation like i did.

    • @myRatchets
      @myRatchets  Před rokem +1

      haha yes it's a great way to check your work too.

  • @MarkPuke13
    @MarkPuke13 Před rokem

    Youre the best

  • @nickayivor8432
    @nickayivor8432 Před rokem

    SUBSTANTIAL Ratchet and Wrench
    Thanks for sharing it
    Take care and have a great Evening with all your family around you
    SUBSTANTIAL Ratchet and Wrench
    From Nick Ayivor from London England UK 🇬🇧

  • @bobbyk6585
    @bobbyk6585 Před rokem +1

    I was wondering why you hadn't mentioned the UV dye, then you did.

  • @JustThatCoolGamer
    @JustThatCoolGamer Před rokem

    Can you PLEASE 🙏🏼🙏🏼 do a video on boiling coolant in your overflow reservoir? Like ALL the PRIOR things that it could be? Like BEFORE you confirm it's a head gasket 😞 Like how to for sure test the thermostat to see if it's the cause and hopefully replace cap and the thermostat so it hopefully fixes it🤷🏼‍♀️🙏🏼

  • @theurbanloner8879
    @theurbanloner8879 Před rokem +1

    Would love to see you do the water pump in that prelude . I have a 98 .

  • @naughtysmurf64
    @naughtysmurf64 Před 5 měsíci

    Honda on drivers side...water pump. Means a timing belt change as well...

  • @Joshoptimus
    @Joshoptimus Před rokem +3

    Hey hey hey how's it goin do it yourselfers 👋🙋‍♂️👍

  • @NewJerseyTom
    @NewJerseyTom Před rokem

    No I would love to see how to do a twin cam timing belt and water pump job please make it your next video Tom from New Jersey♡♡♡♡

  • @coolwaterhubby5208
    @coolwaterhubby5208 Před rokem

    Would like to know if you have or will be doing a video on replacing electronic parking brakes.

    • @myRatchets
      @myRatchets  Před rokem

      I don't have one planned as of right now.

  • @chrisjackson9102
    @chrisjackson9102 Před rokem +1

    Valve lash adjustment as well perhaps? seeing as it has 200k. You may have shipped this one already, but it'd make a good video, seems like Hondas always have valve noise.

    • @myRatchets
      @myRatchets  Před rokem

      Thats a good one, however this one runs pretty smooth.

  • @hr1660
    @hr1660 Před rokem

    Hello! We would like to license one of your videos for use in our feature film. How can I get in touch with you directly to discuss this? Thank you!

  • @amareminent5994
    @amareminent5994 Před 2 měsíci +1

    How Much Does Coolant Leak Repair Cost in USA for Any type of Vehicle?

  • @johnnymartinez305
    @johnnymartinez305 Před rokem

    I have my '96 Toyota Corolla in the shop. Water pump went bad then right after my head gasket blew. Might as well do my timing belt while the mechanic is doing the water pump. $$$

  • @ganeshnarayan5505
    @ganeshnarayan5505 Před rokem

    Great video thanks for sharing.

  • @Cartier_specialist
    @Cartier_specialist Před rokem

    Doesn't pulling a vacuum and it holds a vacuum verify there's no leaks?

  • @anxiety1583
    @anxiety1583 Před rokem

    CAUTION TO ANYONE REPLACING GEAR DRIVEN WATER PUMP! It is very important to make sure your vehicle engine is or is not a non-tolerable or tolerable engine. You may have to use a tool to hold your timing gears in place. First set at top dead center and set timing gear holder in place. IF ONE WAS TO REMOVE THE TIMING BELT ON A ZERO TOLERANCE ENGINE. THE ENGINE VALVES WILL STRIKE THE PISTONS THEREFORE CAUSING CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO BENDING OF VALVES AND DAMAGE TO PISTONS. "PLEASE DO YOUR NEW DEALINGS AND LOOK INTO HOW TO REPLACING YOUR WATER PUMP" IF YOU DO NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE PLEASE TAKE VEHICLE TO A QUALIFIED REPAIR SHOP! REMEMBER REPLACING A WATER PUMP THAT IS DRIVEN BY TIMING BELT CAN LEAD TO CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE. PLEASE BE VERY CAREFUL.

  • @qrs3658
    @qrs3658 Před rokem +1

    why distilled water?

    • @aworminmybook8234
      @aworminmybook8234 Před rokem +3

      to prevent mineral deposit buildup in the cooling system.

  • @zmelli
    @zmelli Před rokem +1

    Could you have just looked at the seep hole?

    • @myRatchets
      @myRatchets  Před rokem +1

      It wouldn't leak without pressure in the system, you don't want to miss it and put coolant back in.

  • @BruceLyeg
    @BruceLyeg Před rokem

    I always say PVC valve before correcting myself

  • @easylivingsherpa
    @easylivingsherpa Před 5 měsíci

    Perfect Hair 🙂

  • @ALLin-one1
    @ALLin-one1 Před rokem

    I like ur language

  • @johnboutchia2349
    @johnboutchia2349 Před rokem +1

    That water pump looks like torture to replace

    • @myRatchets
      @myRatchets  Před rokem +1

      You get it from the bottom, its a bit of a pain

  • @justinbouy3153
    @justinbouy3153 Před rokem

    He lives

  • @matt_b...
    @matt_b... Před rokem

    Dude. Show me some avocadoes!

    • @myRatchets
      @myRatchets  Před rokem +1

      haha I'll get you a shot next time.

  • @CarlosContreras-gk9gp

    You are god-fixing

  • @user-yw5xk8uw4t
    @user-yw5xk8uw4t Před 4 měsíci

    Waste of money. I use a brake bleed kit.
    Deflate nearestbtyre to around 17psi. Attach the hose to the tyre other end screw onto expansion bottle as a lid and it does exactly the same thing at a fraction of the cost. I think mine was £8 from Halfords many years ago. 🎉

  • @YancyBeats
    @YancyBeats Před rokem

    what about a leak from that POOOOOSSS

  • @husky7985
    @husky7985 Před 2 měsíci

    You lost some weight!

  • @adambennett2176
    @adambennett2176 Před rokem

    Hello I would like you to just give me a car since mine burned 🔥 up in flames. I would like to Use my white privileges please. Look forward to hearing from you.....good day.

  • @delinquentdesign
    @delinquentdesign Před rokem

    Nice work carnal! When are you gonna do a meet and greet? We would love to check out the new shop maybe do some collaboration. So cal mechanics rifa