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Offline Nufy

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Antifreeze smell...Where to start looking ?
« on: September 06, 2018, 11:03:38 AM »
Noticing a faint smell of coolant when my sons TJ is running.
Both inside and out.  Rad levels of coolant have dropped as well over time but I can't say how much.

I assume it was full when I bought it last fall and a few weeks back I had to add about 1-2 litres to the rad to top up the level to the rad cap.

No visible leaks anywhere, no pooling etc...

Just wondering where are the common sources of leaks for a 2005 TJ 4.0 L 6 Cylinder.

Thanks.

Offline Vinman

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Re: Antifreeze smell...Where to start looking ?
« Reply #1 on: September 06, 2018, 02:28:05 PM »
Check the heater core if there’s no visible leaks outside
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Offline MattMan

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Re: Antifreeze smell...Where to start looking ?
« Reply #2 on: September 07, 2018, 12:09:14 AM »
I concur with Vince...
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Offline Kanueh

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Re: Antifreeze smell...Where to start looking ?
« Reply #3 on: September 07, 2018, 08:40:33 AM »
If no visible leaks are found either get it pressure tested and/or get a head gasket leak detector. Basically tests the coolant for exhaust.
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Offline Nufy

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Re: Antifreeze smell...Where to start looking ?
« Reply #4 on: September 07, 2018, 08:47:36 AM »
No coolant in the oil as per the last oil change a few months ago...

Seems to be more from the engine bay than the interior...

Might run it up to temp tonight and take a flashlight in the dark to see if I can see anything.

Offline Kanueh

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Re: Antifreeze smell...Where to start looking ?
« Reply #5 on: September 07, 2018, 09:02:50 AM »
Do you see any white smoke on startup or while running from the exhaust?
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3" BDS Lift / Kingone 9.5 Winch / 1.5" Spidertrax Wheel Spacers / Custom Front Drive Shaft
EVO Sleeves, Outer axle seals, Gussets, Control Arm Skids / Poison Spyder EVAP Skid
Superchips FlashPaq / Spal Waterproof Radiator Fan / Univers

Offline Nufy

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Re: Antifreeze smell...Where to start looking ?
« Reply #6 on: September 07, 2018, 10:12:27 AM »
No smoke in exhaust on start-up.

Offline Kanueh

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Re: Antifreeze smell...Where to start looking ?
« Reply #7 on: September 12, 2018, 07:22:36 AM »
Visual look for leaks, if none found pressure test it.
2008 JKU Rubicon
3" BDS Lift / Kingone 9.5 Winch / 1.5" Spidertrax Wheel Spacers / Custom Front Drive Shaft
EVO Sleeves, Outer axle seals, Gussets, Control Arm Skids / Poison Spyder EVAP Skid
Superchips FlashPaq / Spal Waterproof Radiator Fan / Univers

Offline Nufy

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Re: Antifreeze smell...Where to start looking ?
« Reply #8 on: October 09, 2018, 05:06:44 PM »
Found a little on the bottom tray / support of the radiator.

Tried a bottle of stop-leak for the rad but didn't work.

Where a good place to get a new rad ??