Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
 
Old 03-07-2018, 01:59 PM   #1
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: NC
Posts: 36
97 7.3 E350 Coolant leak passenger side

I have a 7.3 Powerstroke and I just noticed after I parked in my driveway last night that there was coolant leaking from the front passenger side of the van. Took a quick look (it was raining) and couldn't tell where it was coming from but it looked like it was only a few inches up. Does this sound like a new water pump is needed? Or are the symptoms something else?

rexracer530 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-07-2018, 09:11 PM   #2
MSD
Senior Member
 
MSD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
Posts: 1,236
Garage
It could the water pump but that should be more dead center than to either side... check your lower radiator hose, follow it up from the radiator to the engine my clamp has come lose once and it also cracked once which caused a similar leak. Wish I could be of more help...
__________________
2004 E350 EB Quigley - aka MCSporty6.0
2013 Fiat 500 pop/abarth - Sold
2003 Land Rover Disco II
1997 E350 7.3l 2wd - Sold
MSD is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-08-2018, 12:26 AM   #3
Senior Member
 
TomsBeast's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Brentwood, CA
Posts: 1,051
The 7.3's oil cooler is on the driver's side, as are the coolant tank and bypass hoses. I think the lower radiator hose connects to the radiator on the passenger side. A thermostat housing seal leak and upper rad hose will dribble down under the front engine casting, about front center. so will a water pump seal leak. The fan will push the drips all over the place. Best to hose it off with clear water, fire it up and crawl underneath and look for colored water dripping.
__________________
1995 E350 7.3 Diesel, 4x4 high roof camper, UJOR 4" lift
TomsBeast is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-08-2018, 06:39 AM   #4
Senior Member
 
Bbasso's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Western North Carolina
Posts: 1,258
I agree clean it up first then you should be able to rent a pressure tester for your coolant system. With your van off and cold hook up the pressure system checker and it should reveal any leaks you have with ease.
__________________
Rob.
Current:
2001 E350 PSD w/ a bunch of stuff.
And had three other E350s...
Bbasso is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-08-2018, 11:26 AM   #5
Senior Member
 
arctictraveller's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 4,234
Try this or something similar

https://www.amazon.com/Mastercool-53...ine+oil+uv+dye
__________________
Arctic Traveller
KC6TNI
2001 GTRV
Advanced 4wd
Agile Ride improvement package
arctictraveller is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-09-2018, 04:57 AM   #6
JWA
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Posts: 3,765
Send a message via Yahoo to JWA
Quote:
Originally Posted by arctictraveller View Post
That's a nice little inexpensive kit---good find!
JWA is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
7.3 coolant leak

« Lpg | 6.0L issue »
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off

» Sportsmobile Registry

Zengi

Amy V

Clyde

ormtnbiker
Add your Sportsmobile
» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sportsmobile SIP or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 06:22 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.