Engine Coolant in Bilge after Winter
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Engine Coolant in Bilge after Winter
Looking for some help. I have a 2003 496 Mag with closed water cooling. Just got it out of storage and the Coolant Reservoir is empty and all the coolant is in the bilge. I just filled itback up with coolant and put 17psi of pressure on it for 1/2 hour and no leaks or drop in pressure. Everything seems good. Any ideas where I should check? Thanks, Vonny
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Welcome to the site.
Probably grommet 14 in this picture.
http://www.boats.net/parts/search/Me...TEM/parts.html
Feel free to use the OSO search function. There are at least 12 threads on this very topic; like this one:
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/g...ant-bilge.html
Also, if you are still running the original antifreeze, you do not know it's age, or if it is starting to turn dark/metallic in color vs. pink; it's time to flush and replace. It's only good for 6-7 seasons/years tops; less with high use.
Probably grommet 14 in this picture.
http://www.boats.net/parts/search/Me...TEM/parts.html
Feel free to use the OSO search function. There are at least 12 threads on this very topic; like this one:
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/g...ant-bilge.html
Also, if you are still running the original antifreeze, you do not know it's age, or if it is starting to turn dark/metallic in color vs. pink; it's time to flush and replace. It's only good for 6-7 seasons/years tops; less with high use.
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Thanks Brian and Sydwayz. I can tell that it was leaking around the grommet. I will get replaced before next storage time. This site is great because of members like yourselves! Thanks Again!
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You will want to replace it now before the season. If it's leaking while sitting, it's DEFINITELY going to leak under pressure while running.