[C320-list] Coolant leak
Robert Seastream
robert.seastream at comcast.net
Sun May 18 19:00:06 PDT 2008
OK, thanks. Figures. Anyhow, I've got a 2002 320 with the Yanmar
3GM30F engine. I suspect I'll have to unthread the pipe from the
engine and recoat the threads with either teflon tape or whatever
sealant was used. It's a tossup as to whether I need contact Catalina
or Yanmar regarding sealant used.
Bob
On May 18, 2008, at 9:20 PM, Allan S. Field wrote:
> Bob - Pictures get stripped out of our e-mails. - Allan
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Robert
> Seastream
> Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2008 9:08 PM
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> Subject: [C320-list] Coolant leak
>
> All:
>
> Please see attached pix. I had to rotate the brass T fitting (below
> my
> thumb in pix) and associated pipe at its' left so that the sensor on
> the T
> would clear the (upgraded) alternator casing below it. I rotated it
> about
> an eighth turn; the pipe turned also. This fitting is connected to
> hoses
> that seem to feed the loop in the hot water heater, given the path
> they take
> behind the refrigerator. Now I have a slight coolant leak at the end
> threaded into the engine. Since I rotated the fitting towards the
> bow, that
> means I unthreaded the end entering the engine by that eighth turn.
> Both
> ends of the fitting seem to have been coated with something. Should I
> merely try rotating the fitting back to its' starting position (if
> possible-might not clear alternator), or need I now remove the
> fitting and
> recoat the threads? I don't know what was used.
>
> Bob
>
>
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