Justin Allen
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Oh you bet I do. Parts on order.
Is this leak coolant or transmission fluid?
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georgekale
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Time for coolant stop leak additive.
f1racer328
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Sounds like a horrible idea for a crossover pipe that's going to literally split in half lol.
Justin Allen
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Been a while since I updated this. Between kids birthday parties, vacation, and Covid, I'm just now gaining traction.
So I got the manifold off and am a bit concerned. From what I can see, it's definitely not the front crossover pipe. It's dry as a bone all around it. And to be honest, I was positive it was going to be the rear crossover pipe, and from what I can tell that's dry too. Going to try to fish a mirror back there soon to look around, but I'm beginning to get fearful of what it actually could be if not that.
Dare I say headgasket? Are the a common problem on an LR4? To date, I've had no coolant warnings, no overheating, no smoking, no misfires, check engine lights, nothing. I only stumbled upon that light dribble while changing the front diff fluid.
So I got the manifold off and am a bit concerned. From what I can see, it's definitely not the front crossover pipe. It's dry as a bone all around it. And to be honest, I was positive it was going to be the rear crossover pipe, and from what I can tell that's dry too. Going to try to fish a mirror back there soon to look around, but I'm beginning to get fearful of what it actually could be if not that.
Dare I say headgasket? Are the a common problem on an LR4? To date, I've had no coolant warnings, no overheating, no smoking, no misfires, check engine lights, nothing. I only stumbled upon that light dribble while changing the front diff fluid.
MJ HARRY
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I had a mysterious leak last week and it turned out to be the front coolant crossover flange pipe (LR018275) $25 on amazon. It started as a slow leak and I did nothing for a week until it go worse. Easy replacement job. But all my fluid was from the front never the back where yours is. So yours is probably the back crossover pipe.
I didn't even know an aftermarket pipe was available. Reviews on Amazon are mixed. Let us know how it works long term...
https://www.amazon.com/ZM-Thermostat-Outlet-2010-2013-LR018275/dp/B07T23DCDV/
Justin Allen
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Thanks for the replies guys, but if you'll notice in my update to thread, I don't believe the leak to be the rear pipe. Its dry as a bone. So I'm trying to figure out what else could leak and run to the back of the engine.
What is the small black cable and plug that sits right behind the engine/transmission joint? Its got three torx screws on it. That seems to be pretty wet.
What is the small black cable and plug that sits right behind the engine/transmission joint? Its got three torx screws on it. That seems to be pretty wet.
Justin Allen
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Yeah thats it. Don't think that's related then.... Question though, why is the one in this photo so wet?
Basically, mine has a drop of coolant collecting right here:
Basically, mine has a drop of coolant collecting right here:
I've got a small oil leak I'm trying to pin down. I cleaned it up and put diapers everywhere. It's been driven less than 400 miles since the cleanup (thanks, COVID) so I'm not sure if there's any visible difference, but I need to remove the panels and see what's going on. I want to pinpoint the leak source before randomly replacing parts.
