How To Find Any Leak From Your Cooling System

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Жыл бұрын

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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@paquesepas6696 Жыл бұрын

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

@myRatchets Жыл бұрын

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

@sandyt4343 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@werewolfsaves2179 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Keep' em coming please.

@The_Redkween Жыл бұрын

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

@Graham_Wideman Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

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

@tonymaiettasr.7340 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@johnbrown5443 Жыл бұрын

@@turboimport95 Indeed they are.

@billstreber5194 Жыл бұрын

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

@mcansonmez Жыл бұрын

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

@d3w4yn3 Жыл бұрын

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

@myRatchets Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@marcoguerrero2717 Жыл бұрын

Great to see you back in action! 😎

@myRatchets Жыл бұрын

More to come!

@danielsimpson8929 Жыл бұрын

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

@myRatchets Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@The_Redkween Жыл бұрын

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.

@MrDwaynePoff Жыл бұрын

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

@donmartin9489 Жыл бұрын

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

@davedeatherage4902 Жыл бұрын

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

@myRatchets Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it

@JonnyDIY Жыл бұрын

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

@andriosz Жыл бұрын

Preludes are awesome 🙂

@Hazzy238 Ай бұрын

I finally found my leak thanks to u. Excellent.

@samsungs2051 Жыл бұрын

love you. love your videos

@liorlevi3991 Жыл бұрын

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

@myRatchets Жыл бұрын

Nice

@maniacalmonster2293 Жыл бұрын

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

@resoundofficial7699 2 ай бұрын

Thanks josh

@ParkerMurray-cw3bm 11 ай бұрын

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

@rustypotatos Жыл бұрын

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

@photondebuger45 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@dr.mohamedaboomar3031 Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

@myRatchets Жыл бұрын

Welcome

@theurbanloner8879 Жыл бұрын

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

@myRatchets Жыл бұрын

will do.

@bobbyk6585 Жыл бұрын

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

@amareminent5994 Ай бұрын

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

@MarkPuke13 Жыл бұрын

Youre the best

@coolwaterhubby5208 Жыл бұрын

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

@myRatchets Жыл бұрын

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

@JustThatCoolGamer 11 ай бұрын

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🤷🏼‍♀️🙏🏼

@chrisjackson9102 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@nickayivor8432 Жыл бұрын

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 🇬🇧

@hr1660 Жыл бұрын

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!

@Joshoptimus Жыл бұрын

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

@myRatchets Жыл бұрын

@NewJerseyTom Жыл бұрын

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♡♡♡♡

@myRatchets Жыл бұрын

Ok will do

@naughtysmurf64 4 ай бұрын

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

@ganeshnarayan5505 Жыл бұрын

Great video thanks for sharing.

@myRatchets Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@spelunkerd Жыл бұрын

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.

@Cartier_specialist Жыл бұрын

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

@johnnymartinez305 Жыл бұрын

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. $$$

@anxiety1583 Жыл бұрын

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.

@ALLin-one1 Жыл бұрын

I like ur language

@easylivingsherpa 5 ай бұрын

Perfect Hair 🙂

@zmelli Жыл бұрын

Could you have just looked at the seep hole?

@myRatchets Жыл бұрын

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

@BruceLyeg Жыл бұрын

I always say PVC valve before correcting myself

@qrs3658 Жыл бұрын

why distilled water?

@aworminmybook8234 Жыл бұрын

to prevent mineral deposit buildup in the cooling system.

@justinbouy3153 Жыл бұрын

He lives

@johnboutchia2349 Жыл бұрын

That water pump looks like torture to replace

@myRatchets Жыл бұрын

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

@matt_b... Жыл бұрын

Dude. Show me some avocadoes!

@myRatchets Жыл бұрын

haha I'll get you a shot next time.

@CarlosContreras-gk9gp Жыл бұрын

You are god-fixing

@user-yw5xk8uw4t 3 ай бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

what about a leak from that POOOOOSSS

@husky7985 Ай бұрын

You lost some weight!

@adambennett2176 Жыл бұрын

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.