4120 coolant leak

[Jkline]

Thanks 3L, that's a great idea.

I'll do that when temps warm up. I think the leak is higher on the engine though. If I had to make a bet, it is the waterpump gasket, but given the conditions right now it is just a guess.

 

[Jkline]

Thanks, Bill!

 

[ch1ch2]

I would like to help, but I have no idea what it might be.
I can only respond to what we are told, or information given us.

Try getting some baby powder and squirting it all over suspected leak areas. It should leave a trail that is easy to see.

 

[Jkline]

Thanks CH. I was hoping, but not expecting an, 'Oh, this is the issue' solution.

When temps rise, snow vanishes and the tractor isn't critical to my existence, I'll do what you suggest.

 

[WranglerX]

Before getting so uppity and condescending, you could try reading the title, capiche?

Looking up from the puddle tells one nothing, because it runs down the side of the engine, you know gravity, and drops off from the lowest point. There is coolant on both sides of the engine, probably because of the fan.

What I'm trying to ascertain, is that if the glow plug is plugged in, and working, and coolant is leaking, is that symptomatic of anything?

Sorry it did not register with me that you said coolant in title, when reading all I saw was "fluid" in main body of text... Then your reference to glow plug really threw me....

Apologies put forth!

Dale

 

[Jkline]

Thanks, DL!

 

[Jkline]

Thanks for everybody's input. Replaced the radiator cap and the hose going to the reservoir... problem solved.