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Coolant leak - drops hanging from steering rod & engine

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09 Nov 2021 11:04 - 21 Nov 2021 22:52 #239960 by Derksen
Over the past few months I've noticed some coolant loss from the expansion tank / reservoire, and more importantly I've found drops of coolant hanging from the engine sump. You can clearly see on the pictures the orange/pink fluid that is near the 'seam' between the engine block and the oil sump. I have not found the leak itself and I wonder what it could be, anyone that can help me with this?
Some research gave me these possibilities:
- waterpump
- radiator
- cracked head / gasket / block (i seriously hope this isn't it - haven't found any oil or gasoline residue in the expansion tank, so it seems fine)
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09 Nov 2021 13:04 #239963 by Lambert
My initial thoughts would be water pump? I would try to avoid using it until getting it properly looked at by someone familiar with the Jimny.

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09 Nov 2021 23:29 #239982 by LesNewell
I'd also say probably water pump. The pump is directly behind the fan pulley so look for coolant running down the front of the engine. Also check if the back of the pulley is wet.
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10 Nov 2021 14:07 #239997 by Derksen
Could very well be, I tried to check for any signs of leakage behind the waterpump, but it is a very hard place to access. I did find some additional drops on the bottom of the radiator / radiator cover, any possibility that coolant can leak from the radiator?

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10 Nov 2021 18:03 #240004 by LesNewell
It is possible that you have a leaky radiator. The best way to tell is to hook up a pressure tester and pressurise the system. You should soon find the leak then.
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10 Nov 2021 21:28 - 10 Nov 2021 21:32 #240012 by Scimike
My leak that was dripping from the bottom of radiator and steering arm, which looks just like yours, was the top radiator hose!
The water was dripping from the underside of the top hose / radiator joint, running down the fan cowl, all of which was impossible to see and / or evaporating with heat. Finally emerging at the bottom of the radiator and being blowing back over the steering rods etc.
So dry everything off with paper towel, leave it a few minutes, then use a dry paper towel to wide around again. It will absorb even the smallest amount of new coolant as you wipe around, indicating the source. Start at the top and work your way down, keep checking with every dab of the towel, until you find the highest source of water.
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