Random Coolant Loss, need some info asap

[992dr]

I may be mistaken but, it looks like it is only the heater hose connection.
I'm going to keep my fingers crossed on this one, hah.

 

[992dr]

use absolutely no sealant on intake gasket except for font and rear block structure. The gasket has bead type sealing. either you did not torque properly something is warped or gasket was damaged.

Dorman OE Solutions - Heater Hose Connector

Part # 800-401

---------- Post added at 09:37 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:36 PM ----------

just use the white part and rings inside.

Just curious. Why only use the white parts? Why not replace the whole thing?
Thanks

I swung by the parts store and saw they had both parts available.

 

[SunlitComet]

the white retainer and o-rings can wear a lot more the the metal fitting. and depending on condition of threads it may not come out with out doing damage because of possible damage or corrosion. I decided to replace mine last year when the upper engine was being reworked and the threads completely shot themselves in the foot making the manifold useless.

 

[992dr]

Thats all I needed to hear.
Thank You

 

[992dr]

Just replaced the gaskets and seals. Noticed the inside of the fitting has some corrosion. Didnt think too much of it. Well, I was wrong. Its enough to prevent them from sealing. Still leaking like a siv.

Did a google search. Found out that it is a common problem for these fittings to fail. NOT GOOD.

Anyone have any tips of cleaning the inside of the fitting? would like to try to clean it before attempting to remove it.
Thanks

 

[TORONTO 95 GT]

I know they are called quick disconnect fittings but can someone tell me how to disconnect them? I have replaced both of them on my truck and they are new and I now have to pull the intake so I would like to " disconnect " one and I cannot for the life of me figure it out.

 

[Gregski]

OK, after speed reading this long thread, are we to believe that after you replaced the intake manifold gasket you found that the actual leak was from the heater hose fitting? poor guy

 

[SunlitComet]

squeeze the tabs together against the hose an pull.

 

[992dr]

Now what seems to happen is, it will over heat. Even on my short commute it gets to 200 degrees. Now, I dont consider it "overheating" but it gets up that high in a very short period of time. Three miles to exact. The only way to get it to stop is put the heat on high. Mind you it was 80 degrees out today and the other day as well.
Does this sound like my Tstat is sticking?
What else could it be?

My heater hose is still leaking as well.

Thanks

Didnt think it was worth another thread.