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[markfm]

Bov, pretty sure the original clamps are the squeeze types, no special tool needed, just a normal pair of pliers. You squeeze together the two pieces that stick out, it loosens the tension on the circular coil (the clamp part).

(no reason not to have the shop do it, but those clamps aren't hard to use, if you can reach where they are; a dab of silicone grease, like used for house water filters, can make it easier to put a new hose onto a fitting)

Made some progress on wifie's hardening shelter. One more lateral support, a coat of stain, then the plastic goes on.

We're putting it in the old dog pen, since the backyard is fenced now.

 

[Bovinia]

LOL Tracy! At least we can say that Boge Gate is over!

Yes Mark, they are the squeeze clamps. I figure it's best to have the radiator flushed at the same time, and I honestly don't think I can get to the bottom hose. All I have is the wimpy scissor jack that comes with the car...and that sucker is low to the ground. Most men don't have to think about their boobs getting in the way when they shimmy under a car There, I said it! Happy now? LOL

Nice greenhouse! How is Jasmine doing?

 

[5cardstud]

Nice job Mark.

Bo maybe you just need a new radiator cap. Besides if you fill it then start it up it circulates through the block and fills all those little places where air was. Then after you shut it off the level will be lower and look like it leaked. If the cap isn't holding the right pressure you can leak out the overflow too.

 

[markfm]

Jas is fine, as long as she gets a daily phenobarbital.

Sydney turns out to have some hip dysplasia, and also thickening of a few vertebra, which can cut the nerves if it keeps progressing. He's responding well to bumped up chondroitin, nothing else to be done.

 

[Bovinia]

Thanks 5c, but I know where it's leaking, I can see it. It's the bottom hose on the right side of the engine, where it connects into the block or whatever. It stops leaking out onto the driveway a few minutes after I shut the car off. Radiator cap seems fine and the radiator itself is still full, and no overheating. I expect it just started, so needs to be fixed.

Mark, my last dog had degenerative disc disease so I can understand about Sydney. Cinnamon was a silky terrier mix and lived to be 17. I still miss her and she's been 10 years gone.We were able to keep her relatively pain free with chondroitin, but she ended up with some kind of internal cancer. The day she first showed any discomfort with the cancer (didn't know she had it yet) I took her in, my vet did exploratory surgery. It was so far advanced that we decided the best thing was to not even bring her out of anesthesia. I can't believe how much my little man, Chase looks like her. These pics were taken a couple of years before we let her go.

 

[5cardstud]

I tried to become one of the in crowd and checked on a Pro tank but alas it only comes 510 threaded and I got away from them so I guess I'm on the outside looking in.

Bo, Sounds like a heater hose.

 

[Bovinia]

Could be 5'er, that's why I posted the pic of the 1.6L engine hoping that one of you could tell me. I'll take my camera tomorrow and grab a pic of the exact spot. The pic I posted is off the web. In the pic of mine you'll also see that it looks like my head gasket is leaking, but there is no fresh oil spewed around. I think it happened at one of those quickie oil change places that AH took it to.

LOL, I have so many Fusions right now that a ProTank isn't in my future any time soon. I still have a 510 cap on my purple BP, but since my failed T3 attempt, I'm not in a hurry to pay even more money for a spiffed up, shiny version of the T3!

Got another letter from AH today...he wants more money...*snort/laugh!! I haven't told him that he ain't getting sheet from me, he can thank his mother for what he gets. Says that he expects his case to be con't until the end of May and then sentencing. I'll find out on April 30th.

 

[Bovinia]

Still not my engine, but in this pic you can see that 3rd hose...I believe it's coming from the water pump that is on the right side. Bottom center hose. Did I mention that when I bite into something, I'm like a bulldog until I figure it out?

 

[El Dee]

Bov the bottom hose connection to the block should be at the water pump...I suspect the water pump is leaking....Clean it....crank it...use a light and look for the leak...Likely it's coming from above the hose..

SDH...Ethanol in gasoline is very corrosive to carburators...They can't sit for any period when ethanol is present in your fuel....I use two products when ethanol fuel is present..Sea Foam that comes in the pour can...Sea Foam has more cleaner...A dose along will keep the carb clean....When seeking longer protection I use Star Tron fuel stabilizer...It's the little light blue bottle...My scooter and other carburated ride all get ethanol free....25 miles too the station and HELLYEAH more expensive...It's real gasoline though....My suspicion.....it's a plot against carburators....

Five good too see you !!!!

TT those few lines you wrote were epic...Until we meet again...Happy Trails TejasTee...............

 

[Sdh]

Oh, LD we tried the sea foam. This past year it was the Star Tron . Dh has a 78 wing in almost mint condition. Of course, living in the North the scooters have to sit most of the time. We also drive 30 miles to get the "real" gasoline. I suppose this damm Yamaha is a piece of crap.

 

[Sdh]

Bov, pretty sure the original clamps are the squeeze types, no special tool needed, just a normal pair of pliers. You squeeze together the two pieces that stick out, it loosens the tension on the circular coil (the clamp part).

(no reason not to have the shop do it, but those clamps aren't hard to use, if you can reach where they are; a dab of silicone grease, like used for house water filters, can make it easier to put a new hose onto a fitting)



Made some progress on wifie's hardening shelter. One more lateral support, a coat of stain, then the plastic goes on.

We're putting it in the old dog pen, since the backyard is fenced now.

Very nice!

 

[El Dee]

Mark I forgotten to mention that's a great looking hardening house you got going there...With all the hoopla surrounding food these days I've been planning on returning too my farming roots..My Grandad was pretty successful hustling farm products...My first move will be a greenhouse for starting heirloom varieties from seed. Some plants for my use and a few for sale...I figure a bigger, healthier and heirloom plant should be a hot commodity....

SDH Yamaha produces a very fine product IMO...Star Brite and Sea Foam are also excellent products....Small engines have carbs with very small passageways...Ethanol is corrosive too metals used in carb construction...Fuel injection components are often made from stainless steel and ethanol does not effect stainless...The ethanol can also attack metals in the fuel tank...Therefore a complete and thourough cleaning of the entire fuel system{tank included} is in order...Most motorsickles don't have inline fuel filters....So you need one!!! With a known clean fuel system I treat every tankful with Sea Foam too keep it clean...When storage approaches I add Star Tron....Star Tron does not have the cleaning ability of Sea Foam...IMO Star Tron protects fuel best though...My bet...Etahnol free fuel still carries ethanol...maybe trace amounts but I'm willing too gamble it's there..I drain the fuel from my generator...Pre hurricane whatever last season it would not start..I removed the well protected carb and it was totally full of what looked like ice crystals...The ethanol destroyed the carb...What's even better??? My local small engine repair had the carb on the shelf...They sell them by the pallet full...My old Bronco....with the $500 carb....Yeah she sits around due too the contaminated fuel being higher than Hades...Now my protected and supposedly ethanol free fueled carb is also acting up....Priceless....

The last few days have been a blur...Ten thousand things to do and ten minutes to get it done...I feel like I'm backed up too the ropes...but I'll promise too come out swinging...

 

[Bovinia]

Afternoon all! Dee, after reading your posts about ethanol it got me really thinking. I've had to replace the charcoal fuel filter in my car and wonder if it's the high ethanol content in the gas here. The gas everywhere around me has it, and about 9 months ago they all increased the ethanol ratio. Ever since, my "check engine" light has been on like it was when I had to have the charcoal pellets cleaned out of my fuel system. It's not going to pass inspection as long as that light is on...coming up in July

Looked under my hood again this morning, and it is the hose coming from the water pump that is leaking, right where it clamps on to the block.

 

[markfm]

10 years old, it might be rotted/cracked. At least you have something definite to point the shop guy at.

 

[5cardstud]

Afternoon all! Dee, after reading your posts about ethanol it got me really thinking. I've had to replace the charcoal fuel filter in my car and wonder if it's the high ethanol content in the gas here. The gas everywhere around me has it, and about 9 months ago they all increased the ethanol ratio. Ever since, my "check engine" light has been on like it was when I had to have the charcoal pellets cleaned out of my fuel system. It's not going to pass inspection as long as that light is on...coming up in July

Looked under my hood again this morning, and it is the hose coming from the water pump that is leaking, right where it clamps on to the block.

Yes Bo that's usually where they break because it's a stress point. I've replaced many of the larger radiator hoses that also break in the same place. After reading yours and LDs post I figured it was the waterpump hose. It's not a hard fix. I would def be gettint the other type clamps too if it were me. I hate them compression clamps they come with because in those hard to reach places unless you have hose clamp pliers the regular ones slip off if you can't get the right angle on them. Good luck and if you FYI it you can save hundreds of bucks.

 

[Bovinia]

Thanks guys! 5c, you'd just have to know my MIL to understand why I can't DYI this. She is willing to pay for it rather than take a chance that another drop of antifreeze hits her driveway. You have forgotten that she is OCD

I'm grateful to you all for helping me figure this out...thank you!!

 

[El Dee]

It's possible the hose is at fault but my money rides squarely on the water pump. The hoses should be replaced also should this be the case....

Those clamps...The reason I like and use them...360* clamping...The screw type available at the local auto parts don't apply clamping pressure under the screw...I've two sets of special pliers just for those clamps...My best advice is don't mess with them much...they can make blood fly....

Ethanol is messing with catalytic converters...Given the charcoal cannister is part of emissions....It's more than probable the cause. Should enough ethanol vapor be responsible the addition of regular doses of Sea Foam too the tank should clear that up. It helps clean converters as well...Tis all good ................

 

[Bovinia]

And I get this Sea Foam at the local auto parts store? Thank you for all the advice, very much appreciated

Wonder how far I'd get complaining to the State about this half assed gas making them more money by making cars fail emissions tests every year? Where's that damn fuse for the check engine light?

 

[908Tracy]

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[908Tracy]

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