Steam from leak at back of engine...

[dbucfan]

...smells like coolant...any ideas??
4.0l 1998 4x4 xj automatic

 

[old_man]

Back of the engine is a bit vague, but there is a freeze plug on the rear of the head that has been known to spring a leak.

 

[dbucfan]

Back of the engine is a bit vague, but there is a freeze plug on the rear of the head that has been known to spring a leak.

Thanks...my middle name is vague:laugh: anyway...it looks now to actually be front passenger side and gurgles/ sounds like someone taking a leak in the jon when i shut it down.

 

[old_man]

That would smell different

 

[Jess]

cracked heater control valve, hole in heater hose, loose clamps on heater hose to heater core, cracked overflow bottle???

 

[dbucfan]

Three different leaks as it turns out. Replacing all hoses and water pump for good measure...thanks to all! Ball joints are next!

 

[ren]

I would much rather change the hoses and the water pump ANY day, than have to screw with the ball joints, and the stuff that comes off before you even GET to the ball joints. Good luck, and remember, somebody went to collage to learn how to design that pita!