Antifreeze leak help!

bullman · 04-23-2011, 04:13 PM

I have an antifreeze leak that I can't determine where it is coming from

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This is on an 03 1500. Thanks for the help! :)

VulcanE · 04-23-2011, 07:02 PM

The plumbing is set up a little different on the 1500s compared to the 1600s, but I would say to remove the tank, and double check the tightness of ALL the hose clamps, then get a flashlight, and look at where each hose comes out of each head, look way down in there, there is a "water pipe" coming out of the head, with a hose and a hose clamp attached to it. Sometimes the end of the "water pipe" in the head will leak. It only seals by an o-ring, and is held in place by only one screw. You have one water pipe coming out of each head, and both are in the valley between the heads.

mikeyger · 04-23-2011, 08:12 PM

Vulcan e i was just curious and check a parts diagram on one of the parts finch and i could not see any thing like you were talking about.I really have never looked Can you help? Never hurts to learn a little something! Thanks for you're time! Mike

**ringadingh** · 04-23-2011, 08:15 PM

It probably the hose or "pipe" that goes into the cylinder heads located between the cylinders. There is an O ring in there that can start to seep on you. Some heve fixed it by sealing it with silicone seal.

mikeyger · 04-23-2011, 08:59 PM

I just can't find it! I was just curious

macmac · 04-23-2011, 09:23 PM

Look for white powder like deposits at all the places mentioned. The books won't fix this one.

**MAS Tequila** · 04-23-2011, 09:37 PM

http://www.ronayers.com/Fiche/TypeID.../Radiator(1_2)

Part # 39192 and 670

MT

bullman · 04-23-2011, 09:38 PM

That is why I love this site!! Thanks for all the help, I guess I will be removing the tank and hopefully will find it. I will let you know what I find.

macmac · 04-23-2011, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MAS Tequila

http://www.ronayers.com/Fiche/TypeID/26/Type/Motorcycle/MakeID/3/Make/Kawasaki/YearID/44/Year/2003/Model ID/3699/Model/Vulcan_1500_Nomad_Fi/GroupID/110927/Group/Radiator(1_2)

Part # 39192 and 670

MT

How can you find the part number when he hasn't any idea where the leak is?

You got a spare chrystal ball around?

AlabamaNomadRider · 04-23-2011, 10:03 PM

Good one Mac. We all need a crystal ball ever now and then.

**MAS Tequila** · 04-23-2011, 10:05 PM

Look back at VulcanE's comment. He asked where the o-ring that VulcanE was referring to was located.

Just answering a different question.

MT

mikeyger · 04-23-2011, 10:05 PM

Mac I think he was just helping me out with the question I asked vulcan E about the location of the oring that can leak and where it is located. Hopefully it is just a loose hose clamp

**MAS Tequila** · 04-23-2011, 10:18 PM

Oh and Mac, no crystal balls here.

Just lots of brass.

MT

bullman · 05-01-2011, 05:45 PM

I finally got some time to pull the tank. I looked all over the hoses in the cylinder and did not find any evidence of leaks. It was then I looked over the fill cap and saw some white powder below it. It seems that the hose was leaking there. I snugged up the hoses and put her all back together. I sure hope the leak has stopped now.

Thanks for everyone's help!! I owe you one!

macmac · 05-01-2011, 06:16 PM

Oh No! MAS neva' helps anyone ever, not ever,

and Im' liein thru my teeth. He is one of the top 10 tech heads around here, maybe top one, maybe not, hard to say since there is better than 10 heads.

I am pretty sure he didn't get upset a bit... The why is, he knows I am 'certifiable'.

I had a chrystal ball but Murphy friggin' dropped it, and now it's cracked.

MAS, is that brass a part of a precious metals collection, or are they Balls from the Royal Navy?

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bullman Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Painesville, Ohio Posts: 193	Antifreeze leak help! I have an antifreeze leak that I can't determine where it is coming from :(" title="" border="0"/> It is leaking on the left side and seems to be coming from between the jugs. I had the tank loose and looked at hoses, but didn't see any antifreeze. It is really frustrating!! Anyone else run into this problem? This is on an 03 1500. Thanks for the help! :) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	Antifreeze leak help! The plumbing is set up a little different on the 1500s compared to the 1600s, but I would say to remove the tank, and double check the tightness of ALL the hose clamps, then get a flashlight, and look at where each hose comes out of each head, look way down in there, there is a "water pipe" coming out of the head, with a hose and a hose clamp attached to it. Sometimes the end of the "water pipe" in the head will leak. It only seals by an o-ring, and is held in place by only one screw. You have one water pipe coming out of each head, and both are in the valley between the heads. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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mikeyger Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: hermitage tenn Posts: 410	Antifreeze leak help! Vulcan e i was just curious and check a parts diagram on one of the parts finch and i could not see any thing like you were talking about.I really have never looked Can you help? Never hurts to learn a little something! Thanks for you're time! Mike
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ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Antifreeze leak help! It probably the hose or "pipe" that goes into the cylinder heads located between the cylinders. There is an O ring in there that can start to seep on you. Some heve fixed it by sealing it with silicone seal. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Antifreeze leak help! Look for white powder like deposits at all the places mentioned. The books won't fix this one. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	Antifreeze leak help! http://www.ronayers.com/Fiche/TypeID.../Radiator(1_2) Part # 39192 and 670 MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936
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04-23-2011, 09:38 PM	#8
bullman Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Painesville, Ohio Posts: 193	Antifreeze leak help! That is why I love this site!! Thanks for all the help, I guess I will be removing the tank and hopefully will find it. I will let you know what I find.
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AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Antifreeze leak help! Good one Mac. We all need a crystal ball ever now and then. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	Antifreeze leak help! Look back at VulcanE's comment. He asked where the o-ring that VulcanE was referring to was located. Just answering a different question. MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936
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04-23-2011, 10:05 PM	#12
mikeyger Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: hermitage tenn Posts: 410	Antifreeze leak help! Mac I think he was just helping me out with the question I asked vulcan E about the location of the oring that can leak and where it is located. Hopefully it is just a loose hose clamp
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MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	Antifreeze leak help! Oh and Mac, no crystal balls here. Just lots of brass. MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936
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05-01-2011, 05:45 PM	#14
bullman Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Painesville, Ohio Posts: 193	Antifreeze leak help! I finally got some time to pull the tank. I looked all over the hoses in the cylinder and did not find any evidence of leaks. It was then I looked over the fill cap and saw some white powder below it. It seems that the hose was leaking there. I snugged up the hoses and put her all back together. I sure hope the leak has stopped now. Thanks for everyone's help!! I owe you one!
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05-01-2011, 06:16 PM	#15
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Antifreeze leak help! Oh No! MAS neva' helps anyone ever, not ever, and Im' liein thru my teeth. He is one of the top 10 tech heads around here, maybe top one, maybe not, hard to say since there is better than 10 heads. I am pretty sure he didn't get upset a bit... The why is, he knows I am 'certifiable'. I had a chrystal ball but Murphy friggin' dropped it, and now it's cracked. MAS, is that brass a part of a precious metals collection, or are they Balls from the Royal Navy? __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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