Kalal92 Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Working on a 04 Jeep Wrangler with a straight six I'm Not on a wrangler form but seems to be pretty much the same thing under the hood. Replaced water pump coolant seems to be leaking out of but didn't help. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando87mj Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Was it still leaking before the water pump replacement? Try checking under the thermostat housing or any split hoses that go into the thermostat housing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalal92 Posted July 1, 2017 Author Share Posted July 1, 2017 Before and after I have a video but it won't let me post Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzimm Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Upload the video to YouTube then post the link. It looks like it's running down the backside of the belt and harmonic balancer so Id first check the hoses and thermostat housing for leaks. If it's not from there you likely aren't getting a good seal between the water pump and block. That's a very significant looking leak so you've got a decent size hole somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalal92 Posted July 1, 2017 Author Share Posted July 1, 2017 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalal92 Posted July 1, 2017 Author Share Posted July 1, 2017 Video before water pump replacement but still doing the same thing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Agree with the thermostat housing as the most likely cause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalal92 Posted July 1, 2017 Author Share Posted July 1, 2017 Also going to buy a new housing for it see if it fixes the problem Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzimm Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 While that's apart, make sure the surfaces the housings mate are not damaged in any way, no chips, scratches, or divets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalal92 Posted July 2, 2017 Author Share Posted July 2, 2017 Cleaned and giving it another shot Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 That block is not what I call clean. Permatex #2, not silicone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalal92 Posted July 2, 2017 Author Share Posted July 2, 2017 Better than it was before but new problem how to get broken bolt out Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offthepavement Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 This is fun please share more.torque bar that sucker after tapping it.don't listen to me..it will most likely break off deeper in Sent from my LG-V410 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzimm Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Put a torch on it and tap it with a hammer a very little bit to help break it loose and use some pb blaster or similar penetrating oil. If you can, grind 2 opposing sides of the bolt flat so you can fit a wrench on it for more leverage. Just make sure you cover the holes in the engine to avoid getting any debris in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 I'm confused, pic prior, no broken bolt, now, broken bolt......???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalal92 Posted July 3, 2017 Author Share Posted July 3, 2017 Happen while putting me thermostat cover back on. Got the bold out with a bolt remover Kit that tightens the opposite way. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalal92 Posted July 3, 2017 Author Share Posted July 3, 2017 Update tomorrow when I put everything back together hope for no leak Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyav8r Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Pardon the partial thread hijack, but a tip for preventing/minimizing the potential for broken bolts is to run a tap through the hole to clean and straighten the threads before re-assembly. This will also help in getting a better bond if you plan to use thread locker when re-assembling. Use a bottom tap in blind holes to reach as deep as possible. On studs, use a stiff wire brush if you can't run a die over the threads. Be careful with Harbor Freight/Chinese taps as they may have problems with thread size and pitch as well as quality (they may be more prone to break off in the hole). If a bolt is hard to thread in, don't keep cranking on it. Back out, see what's causing it and fix it. Takes less time than getting broken bolts out. Common sense, but we've all probably been guilty at some point of getting in a hurry and "saving time" by not cleaning or replacing dirty/damaged fasteners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockfrog Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Another trick I like to do, is to take a similar thread bolt and grind a "cleaning notch" into it. Then run that through. Doesn't remove anything but the debris in the threads. Comes in handy when a tap isn't readily available, and I keep them in the toolbox for future use. Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalal92 Posted July 4, 2017 Author Share Posted July 4, 2017 Thanks for the help! All back together and no leak! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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