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Author:  zak21 [ Sat Feb 22, 2014 8:11 pm ]
Post subject:  Well this is interesting
So recently my wifes 06 CRD started using coolant and I found that the radiator cap seal was done so I replaced it thinking all was well. It then started using more coolant. :banghead: Last night I start tearing into it to try and find the leak, start her up and have coolant dripping on the ground. :furious: Checked all of the hoses and they look good, and then I get the air filter to turbo hose off and find a puddle of coolant under the thermostat housing and a loose bolt laying there.

Turns out the the thermostat bolts had all backed out with one coming out completely causing the leak. Note, I did replace the thermostat about 3 months ago with a Behr unit and I know I torqued the bolts down to specs.

Anyone else have this happen? If it happens again I guess I will get new bolts and use some thread locker.
Author:  dthdcrd [ Sat Feb 22, 2014 8:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Well this is interesting
I normally do all my own work, but I had the dealer replace the thermostat about eight months ago when the Jeep was in for a factory recall. When I did my head gasket a few weeks ago I found the thermostat was barely tight, I mean like little to no pressure to loosen the nuts. There was residue around the housing that looked like it was a slow leak... Can't vogue for how tight the dealer made the thermostat but the hardware was certainly loose....
Author:  camo [ Sat Feb 22, 2014 8:57 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Well this is interesting
sounds like nothing few droops of blue lock tight won't fix. I'm checking mine tomorrow.
Author:  zak21 [ Sun Feb 23, 2014 4:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Well this is interesting
Thanks for the info, good to know I am not alone. :D

I will keep a close eye on it and let everyone know what happens.
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