Well had another anti freeze leak

partsman · 07-04-2009, 12:16 AM

Ran up two weeks ago and gave the truck a heck of a good run on our Coquihalla Hwy, was up at Kamloops to see some fifth wheels, they were in better shape compared to the rotten ones here on the coast, anyway bought a 99 Coachmen Catalina 22 foot and had to go back up to haul it back last weekend, so zipped up the hwy again, took my dad for a cruise and he drove for a bit, then I took over again, I think he hit 142 KMH anyway it did well, then we got to the fifth wheel, hooked up and zipped back, I managed to hit 149 for a top speed according to the GPS, anyway everything seemed to hold together, got her home shoehorned it into the driveway and called it a day.
Next day open hood, anti freeze everywhere, what a mess, could not see a cause, so checked oil and had to add a litre, then took her for a spin, got home and it is peeing out of the heater hose near the metal fitting that goes into the special fitting on the intake manifold, so turns out both heater hoses are real crappy, so replaced them both tonight, as it took a few days for the dealer to get the special one in, anyway new hoses and replace spark plugs at the same time.
So hopefully I can get my cap and rotor done next and things will be all good for holidays in about three weeks.
Anyway, here is a pic of new set up, Dad in passenger seat and salesman standing beside truck.
Just as we were going to leave the dealership in Kamloops.

gmctrucks · 07-04-2009, 01:58 AM

That's a nice Coachmen Catalina and im glad that you got your truck fixed. Now im wondering what is 149 in MPH? Also that was cool for you to take your dad with you.
Be good! GMC

bradrhale · 07-04-2009, 06:27 AM

you just had all the luck didnt you??
that is the kind of salesman that we need. shirt hangin out, shorts, and flip flops. these around here wear nice high dollar stuff and act like they have tons of money. sure you can afford this half million dollar house on a 500 a month. sure you can live a champagne life on a beer budget. you sure do look like you are poor so i cant help you.

leolkfrm · 07-04-2009, 06:40 AM

don't forget to check the short hose from the water pump to the intake while the coolant is drained, sometimes it is forgotten till it leaks!

stumpuller454 · 07-04-2009, 07:24 AM

149 kph = 93 mph, when i found my 98 went that fast, i bought a chip the next day...

Brad your too funny.

I love kamloops, favorite place to visit, I always search the bargain finder for cheap truck parts!

partsman · 07-04-2009, 10:42 AM

Yes, had a good trip, dad turns 86 Tomorrow, as for the bypass hose, they at least replaced that one when they had to do the upper and lower intake manifolds, but they should not have missed this last one, it was bad for a while I would say.
Of course it has a piece of loom on it, so they may not have been able to see how soft it was, anyway all in all the truck has not been bad.

07-04-2009, 12:16 AM	#1
partsman Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Poco BC Posts: 83	Well had another anti freeze leak Ran up two weeks ago and gave the truck a heck of a good run on our Coquihalla Hwy, was up at Kamloops to see some fifth wheels, they were in better shape compared to the rotten ones here on the coast, anyway bought a 99 Coachmen Catalina 22 foot and had to go back up to haul it back last weekend, so zipped up the hwy again, took my dad for a cruise and he drove for a bit, then I took over again, I think he hit 142 KMH anyway it did well, then we got to the fifth wheel, hooked up and zipped back, I managed to hit 149 for a top speed according to the GPS, anyway everything seemed to hold together, got her home shoehorned it into the driveway and called it a day. Next day open hood, anti freeze everywhere, what a mess, could not see a cause, so checked oil and had to add a litre, then took her for a spin, got home and it is peeing out of the heater hose near the metal fitting that goes into the special fitting on the intake manifold, so turns out both heater hoses are real crappy, so replaced them both tonight, as it took a few days for the dealer to get the special one in, anyway new hoses and replace spark plugs at the same time. So hopefully I can get my cap and rotor done next and things will be all good for holidays in about three weeks. Anyway, here is a pic of new set up, Dad in passenger seat and salesman standing beside truck. Just as we were going to leave the dealership in Kamloops.

07-04-2009, 06:40 AM	#4
leolkfrm Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.Y. Posts: 4,300	don't forget to check the short hose from the water pump to the intake while the coolant is drained, sometimes it is forgotten till it leaks! __________________ 4 wheels move the body 2 wheels move the soul B.W.A.I

07-04-2009, 07:24 AM	#5
stumpuller454 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Grande Prairie, AB Posts: 2,043	149 kph = 93 mph, when i found my 98 went that fast, i bought a chip the next day... Brad your too funny. I love kamloops, favorite place to visit, I always search the bargain finder for cheap truck parts! __________________ SUPERCHARGED 454 K2500 GMC! 450hp and 600ft/lbs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJ27RJHfJKE "sailing with Captain Morgan often!"

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07-04-2009, 01:58 AM	#2
gmctrucks Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houston,Texas Posts: 4,033	That's a nice Coachmen Catalina and im glad that you got your truck fixed. Now im wondering what is 149 in MPH? Also that was cool for you to take your dad with you. Be good! GMC

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bradrhale Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 8,025	you just had all the luck didnt you?? that is the kind of salesman that we need. shirt hangin out, shorts, and flip flops. these around here wear nice high dollar stuff and act like they have tons of money. sure you can afford this half million dollar house on a 500 a month. sure you can live a champagne life on a beer budget. you sure do look like you are poor so i cant help you.

07-04-2009, 10:42 AM	#6
partsman Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Poco BC Posts: 83	Yes, had a good trip, dad turns 86 Tomorrow, as for the bypass hose, they at least replaced that one when they had to do the upper and lower intake manifolds, but they should not have missed this last one, it was bad for a while I would say. Of course it has a piece of loom on it, so they may not have been able to see how soft it was, anyway all in all the truck has not been bad.