Strange coolant leaks

Posted by IHchevy on December 29, 2005 at 10:40:23 from (209.163.30.28):

Put a tank heater on my 560 diesel two weeks ago. Had to tee into the temp guage sensor fitting, as I could not get any of the other large plugs in the head busted loose. Ended up with a whole mess of fittings, in order to get around the fuel filters. Sealed all threads with teflon tape. A week later, I've got coolant leaking past the threads of several fittings. Took it all back apart and retaped everything, the teflon tape almost looked like it had turned to "mush" in several places. Thought all was well until I noticed a drip this morning. What gives? I've worked with pipe fittings many times and have never had a problem like this. Is it possible somthing in the coolant is eating away the tape? Coolant is supposed to be new, was changed by the guy who overhauled the engine, but God only knows whats in there.

Replies:

• Re: Strange coolant leaks CNKS 17:17:34 12/29/05 (0)
• Re: Strange coolant leaks Hermit 16:47:51 12/29/05 (0)
• Re: Strange coolant leaks Lee 16:41:59 12/29/05 (1)
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• Re: Strange coolant leaks Tallperson 15:12:17 12/29/05 (0)
• Re: Strange coolant leaks El Toro 11:59:36 12/29/05 (0)
• Re: Strange coolant leaks P Backus 11:13:53 12/29/05 (10)
  • Re: Strange coolant leaks Quebec Red 15:31:34 12/29/05 (3)
    • Re: Strange coolant leaks riverbend 16:20:51 12/29/05 (2)
      • Re: Strange coolant leaks Quebec Red 16:54:17 12/29/05 (1)
        • Re: Strange coolant leaks Mr.farmall 17:05:49 12/29/05 (0)
  • Re: Strange coolant leaks IHchevy 15:12:50 12/29/05 (4)
    • Re: Strange coolant leaks El Toro 18:11:00 12/29/05 (0)
    • Re: Strange coolant leaks P Backus 17:36:17 12/29/05 (2)
      • Re: Strange coolant leaks IHchevy 19:14:37 12/29/05 (1)
        • Re: Strange coolant leaks El Toro 07:21:31 12/30/05 (0)
  • Re: Strange coolant leaks Brad in Wi 11:21:01 12/29/05 (0)

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