Help with Leak!!! Attached pic.

mcwinward · 11-07-2009, 04:29 PM

Guys and Gals...Im no mechanic and could use some help!!!Ive developed a leak from this area(see attached pic) what is this and what does it do? Im hoping its just a loose coupling. Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in adance!!! Marc

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***04Cummin3500*** · 11-07-2009, 04:38 PM

looks like some sort of coolant crossover tube is this line goin to the firewall to the heater core by chance? cant realy tell if its oil or coolant though

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someguy · 11-07-2009, 04:53 PM

just tightened mine yesterday, it's a coolant line, apparently a common problem on our trucks. heard there is a replacement available from the dealer to get the ID of the hose right, why they couldn't from the factory is anyone's guess. crank em down tight and they should hold for a bit, and keep an eye it until you have the longterm fix, hope this helps...

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***CalebZ400*** · 11-07-2009, 05:37 PM

Mine leaked in the same place as well. I usually have to tighten it a little when I change the oil.

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jay_rm · 11-07-2009, 08:59 PM

There are plenty of threads on this leak. Do a search.

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TEX · 11-07-2009, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jay_rm

There are plenty of threads on this leak. Do a search.

if they dont know what it is or what it does............how r u going to search it? what would u type in the search bar??????????????????

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Kokalit · 11-08-2009, 01:24 AM

mcwinward That is a coolant line. That little hose is there to isolate the engine movement from that fixed line.

Check out the thread in the link below. There is an "improved" part to replace that section of hose. Cost roughly $20. The spring clamps are supposed to be an improvement over the worm gear hose clamps as they can expand and contract as the parts heat up. About half way down is a large picture of the new parts and the part numbers for them.

http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/d...ight=5179114AB

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***Camotanker*** · 11-08-2009, 02:12 AM

This should be the line that comes from the transmission cooler - so you should have an auto. It will follow the block along the passenger side and route behind it to the driver side where the transmission exchange sits. There is a line that also connects into the heater core.

Not a big deal. You either need to tighten it or replace the clamp.

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11-08-2009, 01:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
Kokalit Cummins Fan Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 75 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts Kokalit's Truck Pics	Check out this thread. mcwinward That is a coolant line. That little hose is there to isolate the engine movement from that fixed line. Check out the thread in the link below. There is an "improved" part to replace that section of hose. Cost roughly $20. The spring clamps are supposed to be an improvement over the worm gear hose clamps as they can expand and contract as the parts heat up. About half way down is a large picture of the new parts and the part numbers for them. http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/d...ight=5179114AB __________________ U.S.A.F. 25 yrs MSgt Retired Red, 2005, 2500 Quad-Cab, SB, 48RE, 4x4, 4.10, S&B CAI, Pml Front Diff /Amsoil 75-90, Oasis Ram's Head Rear Diff w/Amsoil, 75-140 Last edited by Kokalit : 11-08-2009 at 01:28 AM. Reason: Added Text

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11-07-2009, 04:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
*04Cummin3500* Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Port Hueneme, CA Posts: 134 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts 04Cummin3500's Truck Pics	looks like some sort of coolant crossover tube is this line goin to the firewall to the heater core by chance? cant realy tell if its oil or coolant though __________________ 2004.5 Dodge Ram3500 2WDQCLBSRW.Edge Juice/attitude, AEM Brute Force Intake,BHAF,Straight Piped,Leveling Kit,Silencer Ring MIA,ProComp ES9000 Shocks,S&B Intake Horn,CST Lift,33x12.50 M/T ATZ USN SeaBees "We Build.We Fight" NMCB 5

11-07-2009, 04:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
someguy Newbie Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Langley Posts: 25 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post someguy's Truck Pics	just tightened mine yesterday, it's a coolant line, apparently a common problem on our trucks. heard there is a replacement available from the dealer to get the ID of the hose right, why they couldn't from the factory is anyone's guess. crank em down tight and they should hold for a bit, and keep an eye it until you have the longterm fix, hope this helps... __________________ 2006 - 2500 Mega Laramie 4x4 4"T/C lift, 35's, Juice w/ Attitude, stay tuned...

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*CalebZ400* Cummins Fan Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 89 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts CalebZ400's Truck Pics	Mine leaked in the same place as well. I usually have to tighten it a little when I change the oil. __________________ 2006 3500 Megacab Laramie 4x4 G56 4.10s: Edge Juice w/ attitude-Hot, Quad X2 race, 5k 55w HIDs, F.U. switch, Rev wheels w/ 295/70/17 Nitto Terra Grapplers, Randy Ellis Designs light bar, Lightforce 240s Coming Soon: Southbend 3600DD

11-07-2009, 08:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
jay_rm Cummins Fan Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 52 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts jay_rm's Truck Pics	There are plenty of threads on this leak. Do a search. __________________ 06 3500 Bighorn Quad 4X4 6-speed LWB DRW 5.9 w/ Edge Juice & Attitude

11-08-2009, 02:12 AM	#8 (permalink)
*Camotanker* Diesel Freak Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 621 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Camotanker's Truck Pics	This should be the line that comes from the transmission cooler - so you should have an auto. It will follow the block along the passenger side and route behind it to the driver side where the transmission exchange sits. There is a line that also connects into the heater core. Not a big deal. You either need to tighten it or replace the clamp. __________________ Monster Rig - (Website Click Here) 2003 CTD - REBORN