Coolant and Cold Air

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 11-02-2001, 06:21 PM

Hey,
My main question has to do with a coolant leak. I had my car on a lift to change the oil and found that the leak I had found earlier seems to be coming from the back of the engine and down on the tranny. It seems to be leaking right from where the bellhousijng is connected to the tranny. I aked my auto teacher and he said it is probably either from hoses going to the heater core or possibly from the freeze plugs in the heads. Please help!!!

Also I was wondering who makes the best cold air kit BBK or MAC? thanks

Nick

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Mach 1 · 11-02-2001, 07:39 PM

Sounds like your teacher told you the correct thing. Whats the problem? What kind of help do you want? Get out there and check those hoses for leaks. Do it, and do it now!

BBK cold air kits suck, they hit the strut tower and the chrome flakes off easily. Cant speak for the MAC, but since they are identical, maybe the same problems. Go for the moroso.

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1993 GT/AOD
'93 Mustang GT

PKRWUD · 11-02-2001, 08:08 PM

I too am somewhat confused by what kind of help you want. If I drive down to San Diego to inspect it for you, you will have to pay my $65 per hour labor rate for the drive time as well as the work time. If you are having trouble locating the leak, just use a cooling system pressure tester. The leak will present itself.

BTW, my labor rate is only $45 p/h, but for diagnostics, it's $65 p/h with a 1 hour minimum.

Take care,
-Chris

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Mr 5 0 · 11-02-2001, 09:34 PM

MidNiteBlu 5.0:

Check/replace the heater inlet/outlet hoses.

PKRWUD:

Your rates are quite reasonable.

My buddy charges $55. per hour straight rate but it's an automatic $65. to put your car on the tester. This is typical shop pricing on the east coast.

PKRWUD · 11-02-2001, 10:03 PM

Jim-
Thanks. I have less overhead, so I can pass on the savings. I do need to buy some new equipment though, which means my rates will probably go up in January. Around here most dealers charge $70+ p/h and most indies charge $60 p/h. The general rule of thumb is to charge double your standard rate for diagnostics, and then if they elect to have you perform the repairs, you charge your regular rate from that point on.

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Unit 5302 · 11-02-2001, 10:10 PM

Don't forget the coolant line running to the throttle body. I've had those things leak a couple times.

I would guess one of your hoses is leaking. Replace them, they only cost a few bucks. The whole group probably won't set you back much more than $20.

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 11-03-2001, 12:33 AM

Thanks for all your suggestions. I am going to use a pressure tester on monday which will find out where it is coming from. the idea of replacing hoses is good too. I am just hoping it isnt the heater core. Already had to do that in my old oldsmobile. Thanks. Is the moroso cold air kit chrome? I have only seen them in black

Later,
Nick

Mr 5 0 · 11-03-2001, 05:03 PM

The Moroso cold-air kit is a black plastic tube + a conical K&N filter. I have it on my '90 LX. I added a 'Tiny Avenger' black-painted TB inlet tube to replace the crappy stock rubber hose. ($70.) The whole set-up looks great even though it's not chrome. Easy installation. I recommend it.

11-02-2001, 06:21 PM	#1
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	Coolant and Cold Air Hey, My main question has to do with a coolant leak. I had my car on a lift to change the oil and found that the leak I had found earlier seems to be coming from the back of the engine and down on the tranny. It seems to be leaking right from where the bellhousijng is connected to the tranny. I aked my auto teacher and he said it is probably either from hoses going to the heater core or possibly from the freeze plugs in the heads. Please help!!! Also I was wondering who makes the best cold air kit BBK or MAC? thanks Nick ------------------ '89 LX Hatchback 5spd, Flowmasters, K+N, B+M Ripper shifter, Ford Racing 10.5" Clutch, Kick a** stereo coming soon!

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11-02-2001, 07:39 PM	#2
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	Sounds like your teacher told you the correct thing. Whats the problem? What kind of help do you want? Get out there and check those hoses for leaks. Do it, and do it now! BBK cold air kits suck, they hit the strut tower and the chrome flakes off easily. Cant speak for the MAC, but since they are identical, maybe the same problems. Go for the moroso. ------------------ 1993 GT/AOD '93 Mustang GT

11-02-2001, 08:08 PM	#3
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	I too am somewhat confused by what kind of help you want. If I drive down to San Diego to inspect it for you, you will have to pay my $65 per hour labor rate for the drive time as well as the work time. If you are having trouble locating the leak, just use a cooling system pressure tester. The leak will present itself. BTW, my labor rate is only $45 p/h, but for diagnostics, it's $65 p/h with a 1 hour minimum. Take care, -Chris ------------------ Retired Moderator MustangNet My site: Peckerwoods Pit Stop My teams site: Jim Porter Racing RACECAR spelled backwards is RACECAR HEY !!! Are you ASE Certified ??? If you are, ask me about iATN.

11-02-2001, 09:34 PM	#4
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	MidNiteBlu 5.0: Check/replace the heater inlet/outlet hoses. PKRWUD: Your rates are quite reasonable. My buddy charges $55. per hour straight rate but it's an automatic $65. to put your car on the tester. This is typical shop pricing on the east coast.

11-02-2001, 10:03 PM	#5
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Jim- Thanks. I have less overhead, so I can pass on the savings. I do need to buy some new equipment though, which means my rates will probably go up in January. Around here most dealers charge $70+ p/h and most indies charge $60 p/h. The general rule of thumb is to charge double your standard rate for diagnostics, and then if they elect to have you perform the repairs, you charge your regular rate from that point on. ------------------ Retired Moderator MustangNet My site: Peckerwoods Pit Stop My teams site: Jim Porter Racing RACECAR spelled backwards is RACECAR HEY !!! Are you ASE Certified ??? If you are, ask me about iATN.

11-02-2001, 10:10 PM	#6
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	Don't forget the coolant line running to the throttle body. I've had those things leak a couple times. I would guess one of your hoses is leaking. Replace them, they only cost a few bucks. The whole group probably won't set you back much more than $20.

11-03-2001, 12:33 AM	#7
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	Thanks for all your suggestions. I am going to use a pressure tester on monday which will find out where it is coming from. the idea of replacing hoses is good too. I am just hoping it isnt the heater core. Already had to do that in my old oldsmobile. Thanks. Is the moroso cold air kit chrome? I have only seen them in black Later, Nick

11-03-2001, 05:03 PM	#8
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	The Moroso cold-air kit is a black plastic tube + a conical K&N filter. I have it on my '90 LX. I added a 'Tiny Avenger' black-painted TB inlet tube to replace the crappy stock rubber hose. ($70.) The whole set-up looks great even though it's not chrome. Easy installation. I recommend it.