Mystery Liquids

[Dbarto]

Hey all! Fairly new to the Deuce and automotive world. I found these two mystery leaks and puddles on my deuce this morning. Can anyone explain what they are? Thanks!

my thoughts are coolant/head gasket?

 

[Valley Rock]

That's not a leak, that's normal, it's an indicator that you still have fluids and to continue driving, enjoy and be happy .

 

[marchplumber]

Hey all! Fairly new to the Deuce and automotive world. I found these two mystery leaks and puddles on my deuce this morning. Can anyone explain what they are? Thanks!

my thoughts are coolant/head gasket?

Appears to be coolant......got a sweetish smell to it? Looks to be "florescent" green, indicating anti-freeze.....that area? Head gasket is a definite possibility

Check bottom of hoses, if wet.... Moisture usually doesnt go up hill.....it drips down though......creating a false trail

 

[Dbarto]

Definitely coolant. I checked the dipstick and the radiator both levels look good and uncontaminated. My thought is maybe the coolant manifold

 

[marchplumber]

Definitely coolant. I checked the dipstick and the radiator both levels look good and uncontaminated. My thought is maybe the coolant manifold

Definitely a possibility more investigation with possibly a inspection mirror might show you something......

 

[HDN]

Appears to be coolant......got a sweetish smell to it? Looks to be "florescent" green, indicating anti-freeze.....that area? Head gasket is a definite

It should be red coolant. I've been told diesels like the red stuff more. I put red stuff in my truck anyway.

 

[marchplumber]

It should be red coolant. I've been told diesels like the red stuff more. I put red stuff in my truck anyway.

Mine had green, so when I replaced, it got green again....military swaps and changes with availability it seems....IDK

 

[HDN]

Mine had green, so when I replaced, it got green again....military swaps and changes with availability it seems....IDK

Good to know! My truck came with red stuff in it, but I have no idea if that was a military thing or a previous private owner thing

 

[msgjd]

all of mine came with green coolant , 1st one bought in the 1990's .. My last one was purchased via GSA in 2014

 

[G744]

I'd check the torque on those H2O manifold bolts...

Then again, check every one you can see...

 

[cattlerepairman]

I would use this as an opportunity to look and learn what the different parts are on the engine and what they do. There should not be a coolant leak, but I would stay away from rapid assumptions such as "it's the head gasket".
Start at the top. There are the coolant manifolds with the short pieces of hose. Anything leaking there? It is the highest point where coolant goes.
Maybe just a loose clamp or leaking hose. Maybe loose bolt.

Oil leaks are a little trickier. I recommend to wash the engine or spray it with brake cleaner to get the gunk off. Then run it and see if you can spot the leak(s). Often it is not much; it just adds up over time.

While it is possible to stem all or almost all leaks on the Deuce (members have done it, usually with a lot of sleuthing and repair effort), the vast majority will leak something, somewhere.

 

[G744]

MV's mark their territory like a dog...