Thread: What's the best way to test for coolant leaks

Results 1 to 10 of 10
  1. #1 What's the best way to test for coolant leaks 
    gpse2000
    gpse2000 is offline
    GTP Level Member gpse2000's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2011
    Location
    Fargo
    Posts
    582
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    Default 10-28-2012
    When my 06 gets good and warmed up then shut off there is a strong smell of burned coolant. I had to add coolant when I first bought it last spring but haven't had to since (guessing minor leak?), so what is the best way to find out where i'm getting the smell from
    Last edited by gpse2000; 10-29-2012 at 09:55 PM.
    2002 Denali Airaid MIT, Tint, 121k GARNET RED
    2006 GT S/C CAI, Plog, 3" DP, Flipped Mounts, DR STBs, SPO Grilles, SPO TIPS, Tint, Inlays, 120k BLEEN FOR SALE
    2000 SE 3.8 intake, dic swap, debadged, flipped mounts, rust mod 140k SILVERMIST SOLD
    Reply With Quote  
     
  2. #2 Re: What's the best way to test for colorant leaks 
    Sven the Sexman
    Sven the Sexman is offline
    GrandPrix Junkie
    Join Date
    Mar 2012
    Location
    NC
    Posts
    3,264
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    Default 10-28-2012
    Pressure test the cooling system with a pressure tester. It can be picked up at a parts store.
    Reply With Quote  
     
  3. #3 Re: What's the best way to test for colorant leaks 
    gpse2000
    gpse2000 is offline
    GTP Level Member gpse2000's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2011
    Location
    Fargo
    Posts
    582
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    Default 10-28-2012
    Never used one pretty easy or not
    2002 Denali Airaid MIT, Tint, 121k GARNET RED
    2006 GT S/C CAI, Plog, 3" DP, Flipped Mounts, DR STBs, SPO Grilles, SPO TIPS, Tint, Inlays, 120k BLEEN FOR SALE
    2000 SE 3.8 intake, dic swap, debadged, flipped mounts, rust mod 140k SILVERMIST SOLD
    Reply With Quote  
     
  4. #4 Re: What's the best way to test for colorant leaks 
    Sven the Sexman
    Sven the Sexman is offline
    GrandPrix Junkie
    Join Date
    Mar 2012
    Location
    NC
    Posts
    3,264
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    Default 10-28-2012
    Put adapter on radiator. Pump it up...like putting air in a bike tire. Wait for leaks.
    Reply With Quote  
     
  5. #5 Re: What's the best way to test for colorant leaks 
    Scottydoggs
    Scottydoggs is offline
    Killa Bee Scottydoggs's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2010
    Location
    new jersey
    Posts
    39,997
    Thanks (Received)
    63
    Likes (Received)
    166
    Dislikes (Received)
    5
    Default 10-28-2012
    looks like this.



    98 Buick Regal GS, F body brakes, Caddy STS wheels, tinted tails L36 bottom end, lightly ported heads, 1.95 roller rockers, headers, gen 5 N* 3.0 pulley, FSIC, 42 lb injectors, a BrandonHall rebuilt trans, DHP tuned and AEM water/Meth injection https://goo.gl/gpV5kW
    Reply With Quote  
     
  6. #6 Re: What's the best way to test for colorant leaks 
    Sven the Sexman
    Sven the Sexman is offline
    GrandPrix Junkie
    Join Date
    Mar 2012
    Location
    NC
    Posts
    3,264
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    Default 10-28-2012
    Quote Originally Posted by scottydoggs View Post
    looks like this.


    You have a funny looking penis pump.
    Reply With Quote  
     
  7. #7 Re: What's the best way to test for colorant leaks 
    Scottydoggs
    Scottydoggs is offline
    Killa Bee Scottydoggs's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2010
    Location
    new jersey
    Posts
    39,997
    Thanks (Received)
    63
    Likes (Received)
    166
    Dislikes (Received)
    5
    Default 10-28-2012
    19 psi all day lol

    98 Buick Regal GS, F body brakes, Caddy STS wheels, tinted tails L36 bottom end, lightly ported heads, 1.95 roller rockers, headers, gen 5 N* 3.0 pulley, FSIC, 42 lb injectors, a BrandonHall rebuilt trans, DHP tuned and AEM water/Meth injection https://goo.gl/gpV5kW
    Reply With Quote  
     
  8. #8 Re: What's the best way to test for coolant leaks 
    gpse2000
    gpse2000 is offline
    GTP Level Member gpse2000's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2011
    Location
    Fargo
    Posts
    582
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    Default 10-29-2012
    Easy enough
    2002 Denali Airaid MIT, Tint, 121k GARNET RED
    2006 GT S/C CAI, Plog, 3" DP, Flipped Mounts, DR STBs, SPO Grilles, SPO TIPS, Tint, Inlays, 120k BLEEN FOR SALE
    2000 SE 3.8 intake, dic swap, debadged, flipped mounts, rust mod 140k SILVERMIST SOLD
    Reply With Quote  
     
  9. #9 Re: What's the best way to test for coolant leaks 
    PALMCASTER GT1
    PALMCASTER GT1 is offline
    SE Level Member PALMCASTER GT1's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2010
    Location
    PALMDALE CA
    Posts
    144
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    Default 11-02-2012
    hahaha , that cold hitman.... but funny !!!!
    04 GT1
    Reply With Quote  
     
  10. #10 Re: What's the best way to test for coolant leaks 
    PALMCASTER GT1
    PALMCASTER GT1 is offline
    SE Level Member PALMCASTER GT1's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2010
    Location
    PALMDALE CA
    Posts
    144
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    Default 11-02-2012
    i need to check that also .
    04 GT1
    Reply With Quote  
     
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Similar Threads

  1. Coolant leaks
    By Kolton Lock in forum 3.8L V6 Naturally Aspirated (L36)(L26)
    Replies: 48
    Last Post: 06-23-2012, 03:12 AM
  2. List possible oil leaks? :(
    By m17davis in forum 3.8L V6 Supercharged (L67)(L32)
    Replies: 12
    Last Post: 06-22-2011, 02:37 PM
  3. Valve Cover Gasket Leaks & Possible Intake Leaks
    By mechguy in forum 3.8L V6 Supercharged (L67)(L32)
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 02-07-2011, 07:48 AM
  4. Common Oil Leaks?
    By Angleiron in forum 3.8L V6 Naturally Aspirated (L36)(L26)
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 08-08-2009, 08:09 PM
  5. leaks...
    By gotboost3 in forum General Tech Discussion
    Replies: 8
    Last Post: 04-21-2009, 10:20 PM
Tags for this Thread

View Tag Cloud

Bookmarks
Bookmarks
Posting Permissions
  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules