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Generator leaking cooling fluid at engine - petervandijk - 03-14-2024

Dear All, after starting my generator I found cooling fluid leaking on the driver side of the engine of the generator. I was told that I need to disconnect the cooling fluid hoses from that engine and unbolt, lift the assembly and pull it out 45 degr. To see where the fluid leaks.
The top hose is easy to disconnect, but how to disconnect the lower hose behind the engine.
Can I reach that hose from under the coach between the front wheels?
Has anyone done this job already?
Thanks for Your comment.

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RE: Generator leaking cooling fluid at engine - hypoxia - 03-14-2024

Which generator do you have?  On coach 1482 there is an access panel behind the Martin 20Kw generator.  The cover has 4 or 5 screws to remove.  Here's a photo of mine.
   

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RE: Generator leaking cooling fluid at engine - petervandijk - 03-14-2024

Hi Jim, its the Power tech. Assume I will be able to reach from behind the firewall ( between the front wheels. Newell told me there may be is an access panel. So I have to go under the coach.

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RE: Generator leaking cooling fluid at engine - xGE_97 - 03-19-2024

Peter,
I would not go under the coach unless its got solid wood blocks supporting it. If an air line blows, it'll drop. That generator sits on air bags. I've heard of leaks there. Be safe.

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RE: Generator leaking cooling fluid at engine - petervandijk - 03-20-2024

(03-19-2024, 09:21 PM)xGE_97 Wrote:  Peter,
I would not go under the coach unless its got solid wood blocks supporting it. If an air line blows, it'll drop. That generator sits on air bags. I've heard of leaks there. Be safe.

Hello Bob and Dottie, thank You for reminding me. As always, when working under the coach even when I do not touch the air suspension lines I will have support like a stand of each 22 tons.
The generator is indeed supported by 4 air bags, but when taking off the air from them, they do not interfere with the air suspension of the coach.

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