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C-15 coolant disppearing
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(09-20-2017, 04:51 PM)Richard Wrote:  This is what Ron is referring to. When I replaced the cac and the radiator I had to install the cac first and slide the radiator under the cac. It was obvious that with the cac bolted in place that the radiator was not parallel and evenly spaced from the cac. Hmmm. The cac bolts from
The top, the radiator bolts from the bottom,  but if they don't line up then forcing them
To bolt together is going to stress them both.

I noticed a series of tapped 1/4 20 holes in the bottom frame of the radiator. I used ss bolts in the tapped holes as jacking screws and raised the radiator to meet the cac.  

So far, so good.

I'm afraid I may have a leak. Earlier this week while my wife was following me in the coach she called to tell me I had white smoke coming from behind the left tire. She took video for me. It could possibly be spraying coolant. 

I knew the radiator might have an issue when I bought it but a stop leak additive had apparently stop it. When I got home after purchasing the coach I did add two gallons of coolant. I noticed the aft area of the radiator was wet but no pooling. 

I'm now in the process of educating myself on radiator issues, symptoms, removal, and repairs. I understand the radiator and CAC are a weak point but your observation the theses units don't "fit well" is suspect to longevity. If I end up removing the radiator and CAC I want to make sure they go back in correctly without stress points that could be causing them to fail prematurely. 

Any help will be greatly appreciated. I'm not sure when I'll be able to work on it due to the cold weather in Arkansas but if I'm prepared I might be able to get it done IF the weather cooperates for a small stretch. 

JK

Kristi & Jeff King
Bentonville, Arkansas
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C-15 coolant disppearing - by Nebster - 08-02-2017, 02:08 AM
RE: C-15 coolant disppearing - by HoosierDaddy - 08-02-2017, 06:15 AM
RE: C-15 coolant disppearing - by ccjohnson - 08-02-2017, 06:37 AM
RE: C-15 coolant disppearing - by rheavn - 08-02-2017, 08:08 AM
RE: C-15 coolant disppearing - by valento - 08-02-2017, 02:58 PM
RE: C-15 coolant disppearing - by folivier - 08-02-2017, 04:49 PM
RE: C-15 coolant disppearing - by Nebster - 08-02-2017, 09:21 PM
RE: C-15 coolant disppearing - by Nebster - 08-09-2017, 10:36 PM
RE: C-15 coolant disppearing - by Guy - 08-10-2017, 04:12 AM
RE: C-15 coolant disppearing - by smagown - 08-10-2017, 07:28 AM
RE: C-15 coolant disppearing - by ccjohnson - 08-10-2017, 11:08 AM
RE: C-15 coolant disppearing - by Nebster - 08-12-2017, 01:36 AM
RE: C-15 coolant disppearing - by Guy - 08-12-2017, 07:19 AM
RE: C-15 coolant disppearing - by Nebster - 09-19-2017, 10:46 PM
RE: C-15 coolant disppearing - by encantotom - 09-20-2017, 08:14 AM
RE: C-15 coolant disppearing - by Nebster - 09-20-2017, 08:26 AM
RE: C-15 coolant disppearing - by ron skeen - 09-20-2017, 09:45 AM
RE: C-15 coolant disppearing - by encantotom - 09-20-2017, 10:40 AM
RE: C-15 coolant disppearing - by Richard - 09-20-2017, 04:51 PM
RE: C-15 coolant disppearing - by jdkskyking - 12-05-2018, 07:41 AM
RE: C-15 coolant disppearing - by Nebster - 10-31-2017, 01:44 PM
RE: C-15 coolant disppearing - by valento - 10-31-2017, 04:31 PM
RE: C-15 coolant disppearing - by Nebster - 10-31-2017, 06:43 PM
RE: C-15 coolant disppearing - by ron skeen - 10-31-2017, 04:49 PM
RE: C-15 coolant disppearing - by Nebster - 10-31-2017, 06:48 PM
RE: C-15 coolant disppearing - by encantotom - 12-05-2018, 07:50 AM
RE: C-15 coolant disppearing - by DK on the road - 12-11-2018, 12:14 AM
RE: C-15 coolant disppearing - by jdkskyking - 12-11-2018, 03:34 AM
RE: C-15 coolant disppearing - by Winegrower - 04-29-2021, 09:13 PM
RE: C-15 coolant disppearing - by jdkskyking - 04-30-2021, 03:49 AM
RE: C-15 coolant disppearing - by folivier - 04-30-2021, 04:36 AM
RE: C-15 coolant disppearing - by Richard - 04-30-2021, 04:46 AM
RE: C-15 coolant disppearing - by encantotom - 04-30-2021, 08:02 AM
RE: C-15 coolant disppearing - by Mhcorrigan - 04-30-2021, 11:59 AM
RE: C-15 coolant disppearing - by Winegrower - 04-30-2021, 06:45 PM
RE: C-15 coolant disppearing - by rheavn - 05-01-2021, 04:34 AM
RE: C-15 coolant disppearing - by Richard - 05-01-2021, 04:59 AM
RE: C-15 coolant disppearing - by Mageeacres - 05-01-2021, 05:46 AM
RE: C-15 coolant disppearing - by Winegrower - 05-01-2021, 08:08 AM
RE: C-15 coolant disppearing - by Winegrower - 05-08-2021, 08:00 AM
RE: C-15 coolant disppearing - by Richard - 05-08-2021, 08:29 AM
RE: C-15 coolant disppearing - by Winegrower - 05-26-2021, 04:33 PM
RE: C-15 coolant disppearing - by mickinuk - 12-28-2023, 11:52 AM
RE: C-15 coolant disppearing - by Winegrower - 12-28-2023, 12:07 PM
RE: C-15 coolant disppearing - by Sea Note - 12-29-2023, 10:24 AM
RE: C-15 coolant disppearing - by mickinuk - 12-31-2023, 12:02 PM

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