Coolant Leak Jeep TJ | Where to Check

[@KyleSVT]

Also check the coolant overflow tank as well and corresponding hoses connected to it

[@yotakev99]

This 👍A few weeks ago I had coolant randomly disappearing with no visible leaks, until one day the coolant bottle split open and started dumping coolant all over my driveway. Needless to say the aftermarket plastic coolant bottles are poor quality so I ended up buying an aluminum one for my YJ.

[@jamesray388]

This is great timing for this video. As the weather started getting colder, I got a small coolant leak from the hose to thermostat housing connection with the pressure clamp(new hose, old clamp). Made a small adjustment to how the clamp sits and all is well.

[@JM-rp9qf]

I hope you get well soon Kyle. Positive vibes your way brother

[@KyleSVT]

Thanks bro!

[@everydayjeeper6583]

Another place to check are the freeze plugs. My 99 recently got a pin hole in one of the freeze plugs. That was SO much fun to replace 😂

[@michaelbacchiocchi8111]

Thanks for sharing - I finally got what I needed here, where everyone else seems to suggest using a pressure tester. I have little beads forming around the lower half of the frame so I suspect something leaks. I had already checked the connections you mentioned and the radiator (few yrs old), but didn’t know to check on the water pump. That could explain why it might be spraying on the frame.

[@treniecemccrary7186]

Amazing! Thank You for simplifying this!

[@brando81]

Wow that jeep looks brand new!!

[@KyleSVT]

Thanks!

[@christj2057]

I hope you have a speedy recovery, Kyle.

[@KyleSVT]

Thanks Chris!

[@r.mshadow9713]

I checked all my fittings and connections and i cant find the leak the only trace i find is coming from where the hoses connect to the heater core but not at the heater core theres an open tube or pipe that sticks out and it leaks from there but im kind of wondering if i have a bad heater core

[@KaneLack]

The top plastic piece that houses the cap and top hose. Is that piece replaceable? We have a crack in ours. Looks to be just a plastic top piece

[@KyleSVT]

nope, you're gonna need a new radiator. The good news is that they are very inexpensive and easy to swap kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIPFqYZrns6BbbM

[@WestTexasNabors]

I have a 2006 Wrangler X and there is a small hose coming out of the passenger firewall where it is leaking coolant. This only happens when I drive it and then park it. What is this hose and where does it lead?

[@KyleSVT]

That is probably your heater core hose

[@tinypolori]

Hey i still can’t find the leak… my is leaking underneath, between the engine and gearbox … any ideas where the coolant leak can be coming from.

[@KyleSVT]

If you have the 4.0L Inline 6 engine. I would check the back of the engine freeze plugs and see if its coming from there

[@tinypolori]

@@KyleSVT its a 3.8L

[@KyleSVT]

@@tinypolori Here is a thread that might be of use to you. www.jeepforum.com/threads/coolant-leaking-at-rear-of-engine-2011-3-8l.4278041/

[@senpaiyurei1438]

@1:58 when it’s leaking from there how should i fix the leak. i’m 17 and this is my first vehicle so i need a bit of help

[@KyleSVT]

Could be the valve isn't closed all the way. Try turning it but if its super stiff don't turn too hard or you could brake it off. Or it could be a crack somewhere else and just dripping down from there.

[@Lethal_Venom]

Coolant leaks are such a pain but not as bad as electrical issues

[@phi_aure]

We have a coolant leak that is coming from the back side of the engine block. Do you know how we can fix that? We have a ‘97 TJ

[@KyleSVT]

Could be a leaking feeeze plug

[@GenVirtu]

I had that problem weeks ago. Turned out the water pump went out on my TJ. I had to get a new water pump, thermostat and seal replaced. It's was too much. $300 to get all that fixed.

[@KyleSVT]

Did you have it done at a shop?

[@GenVirtu]

@@KyleSVT yes. I'm not mechanically inclined. But I trust this Mechanic.

[@KyleSVT]

300 bucks having all that done at a mechanic is very resonable

[@iMicahFeature]

My belt snapped on my tj this morning and the wheel completely locked up, lucky i didn’t crash on this foggy morning

[@KyleSVT]

Dang man Glad your ok!

[@rjjohnson7158]

Hope the recovery process is going well Kyle! I have a question I’m currently trying to buy a TJ from someone I went to school with and I was wondering if I should try and buy it or just keep my truck and look into something else for a fun daily and possible off-roader? Thanks for the great content !

[@KyleSVT]

Thanks! Jeep TJ all day!

[@aidanstechtips5391]

I had a small leak on mine and one day the belt started squeaking and it turns out that the water pump decided to go

[@GenVirtu]

I checked my radiator, and the coolent was leaking from the top corners of the radiator. More so on the left side near the hose. But the same from the right top corner.

[@KyleSVT]

Time for a new radiator seems like your plastic has cracked

[@GenVirtu]

@@KyleSVT That’s what I thought. But it’s only been a little over a year since it’s install. 🤷🏽‍♂️ A radiator shouldn’t go bad in one year? Especially since it’s a weekend city driver. I don’t off road it. Not yet.

[@KyleSVT]

It shouldn't go bad. Is your coolant getting to hot maybe and cracked it. or just cheaper plastic radiator

[@GenVirtu]

What radiator replacement do you recommend for a 99 jeep wrangler TJ?

[@KyleSVT]

@GenVirtu 4.0L or 2.5L? Auto or Manual

[@TheNeighboursCat]

I hope you recover soon Kyle, you'll be back filming soon

[@KyleSVT]

Thanks brother!

[@isai5338]

Does anyone know where I can get led headlights for my tj 😣

[@discostu5205]

Amazon. I have sunpie ones for a while now. They’ve worked great

[@rileytavares4087]

Shoot, bought a TJ, in the best shape ever! But how does one drive a Jeep without noticing that The whole coolant tank has gone missing 😂😂😂, anyway I can’t even find the bracket

[@jbhk7977]

Hi Kyle, what happened? All the best and love from Holland. Regards John

[@KyleSVT]

Thanks John!

[@Popularhandstv]

Yea mine is leaking from the middle of the whole car😑

[@guynoir4733]

Freeze plug on back of motor .

[@webtron44]

That engine is so clean. I feel shame.

[@KyleSVT]

lol