The pressure test does take hours, when done right. Of course if there’s a big leak it doesn’t take hours. When there’s no leak it does take a long time to verify that pressure is maintained in the cooling system.
That is weird, the intercooler is not connected to the engine cooling system. Not clear how replacing the intercooler would fix an engine coolant leak.My BL was doing the same thing; "losing coolant" and I even noticed a slight coolant smell at times after parking but I never found a leak or puddle. Ford dealer kept saying it was normal. So I brought it to my friends garage; my intercooler had a slight leak. Wasn't covered under warranty; Ford wouldn't take responsibility ?
Changed the intercooler; 3 months passed now and coolant level holding ? and no coolant smell.
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Ford dealer ran the pressure test at 21 psi i guess ? When test was over they said it was at 15. So there's a problem they just don't where yet. They will check now with a borescope or something like that by taking the spark plugs out. Figures
Anyway I'm grateful they are taking the time to fix it. Everyone has some bad luck now and again. Il see what they say later today .
I wish you all the best with your father. The car will definitely sort itself out, though I can definitely understand how car issues add to stress!
Yes, that's the point. Troubleshooting is a step-by-step process whereby you look for the simplest/easiest-to-fix issues first. The simplest issue in your case would be a leaking hose or other issue that could be easily fixed.
Although there is such a thing as a air-to-liquid intercooler, the type used on Ford's EcoBoost line of engines are all air-to-air. The video below explains how air-to-air and air-to-liquid intercoolers work.Actually coolant is running thru the intercooler. They showed me the leak ?
Maybe they replaced the radiator, not the intercooler? They are essentially in the same position under the hood.Actually coolant is running thru the intercooler. They showed me the leak ?
Thank for the explanatIon . They say they are 99% sure it's the water pump. Apparently they removed something and could feel coolant moisture.and the water pumps leaks a drop or whatever then ithe drop get hits and sprays everywhere. Is short of the long of it. So they ordered a water pump and parts from Detroit. Maybe Monday Tuesday i will have car back once they test with the new pump.Yes, that's the point. Troubleshooting is a step-by-step process whereby you look for the simplest/easiest-to-fix issues first. The simplest issue in your case would be a leaking hose or other issue that could be easily fixed.
From what you've said, you have evidence of a system leak, but no visible external leaks. That strongly suggests the coolant is going into a cylinder and getting burned off as you drive. To find out they'll have to take a peek inside your cylinders with a borescope.
A borescope is a small camera on a flexible stalk, like this:
The technician will pull the spark plugs, then stick the camera into the spark plug hole to see if there's any coolant in one or more of the cylinders. Any coolant in the cylinder indicates a bad gasket or defect in the block. In most cases, a bad gasket (which is just a seal between two engine parts) can be replaced. A defect in the block will require a new engine.
Really scary if it's that. They say water pump but are not 100% they are just going to replace it and stress test it again with a new pump. I've said how much I love the car but not knowing 100% doesn't give me a good feeling. They took off a cover and was moisture and residue that coolant would leave behind. And apparently when he took the cover off he noticed a coolant drop. Somehow they think rhe pump leaks slow like a drop and that drop somehow gets sprayed all over. Hence you can't see where it's coming from.. so well see what the new pump does. Thanks for everything. Everyone. Buy American.Yes, that's the point. Troubleshooting is a step-by-step process whereby you look for the simplest/easiest-to-fix issues first. The simplest issue in your case would be a leaking hose or other issue that could be easily fixed.
From what you've said, you have evidence of a system leak, but no visible external leaks. That strongly suggests the coolant is going into a cylinder and getting burned off as you drive. To find out they'll have to take a peek inside your cylinders with a borescope.
A borescope is a small camera on a flexible stalk, like this:
The technician will pull the spark plugs, then stick the camera into the spark plug hole to see if there's any coolant in one or more of the cylinders. Any coolant in the cylinder indicates a bad gasket or defect in the block. In most cases, a bad gasket (which is just a seal between two engine parts) can be replaced. A defect in the block will require a new engine.
