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Old 08-06-2010, 07:32 AM
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Default Coolant leak in 1996 400L
I have a great running 400 sportsman with a slow coolant leak near hose insertion into the block. I cannot diagnose this further.
Is this a "big" problem? Common problem??
Any suggestions are appreciated.
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Old 08-06-2010, 02:49 PM
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Is it leaking from the water pump weep hole?
 
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Old 08-06-2010, 02:54 PM
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Or the hose barb? I have had it leak from the hose barb, need to tighten up the clamp or add a new one.
 
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Old 08-06-2010, 06:02 PM
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try a few ounces of radiator stop-leak,not the whole bottle ,though as your cooling system only holds about 2 qts.
 
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ixnay on the op-leakstay. Is that the original hose? Now nearly 15 years old? Hoses deteriorate with age.
 
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Old 08-08-2010, 10:07 PM
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Thank you all.
I will flip it on its tail and change the hose. It runs way to well for it to be major.
(wishfull thinking!)

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