Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 


Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 11-22-2009, 05:28 PM   #1
Winnie-Wise
 
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Waynesboro,PA USA
Posts: 307
04 Journey Radiator leak ???

We have antifreeze running down the drivers side rear rad. Is there a hose or clamp top left that we can't see (sure hope so) or shall we assume we have a leak. I keep reading about the dreaded heater core, I hope it is located in front of the MH. We are taking it in on Tuesday.
__________________
Downsized Winnebago C, 24 V /08 Saturn Vue/2014 Town and Country Van/03 Goldwing (Big Red)Recently triked Roadsmith kit
Beabop is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-22-2009, 05:58 PM   #2
Winnebago Owner
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Auburn, CA, Havasu, AZ & Mulege, BCS
Posts: 73
Could be a hose connection. I had one that just sort of started leaking at about 12,000 miles. I tightened it up, then tightened about 4 or 5 more I could reach. No leaks since.
Could also be a radiator problem. Usually a quick crawl under the rig w/a flashlight and you can find the problem area pretty quick.
__________________
Baja-tested '08 2-slide 36'
Alpine: The Ultimate DIY'er Project
EngineerMike is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-22-2009, 07:51 PM   #3
Winnebago Owner
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Western WA
Posts: 209
You may have to open the access hatch in the back/under the bed to get to the upper hoses and clamps.
__________________
'07 Winnebago Journey 34H, ISB-02, MH2500
Toad - '08 Ford Taurus X
Blue Ox, Aventa
US Gear UBS
FleetMan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-22-2009, 07:52 PM   #4
Winnebago Master
 
smlranger's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Glen Allen, VA
Posts: 2,169
Your heater core is in the front of the coach, passenger side. Hopefully, you have a hose or fitting leaking and not the radiator.
__________________
'07 Country Coach Allure 470 Siskiyou Summit #31578, Cummins ISL 425; 2014 Ford F150 toad; Air Force One Toad Brake.
Glen Allen, VA; Smith Mountain Lake, VA.
smlranger is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-23-2009, 07:53 PM   #5
Winnebago Owner
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Carmel, Indiana
Posts: 135
On the driver's side of the rear radiator on my 2006 there is a small 90 degree elbow that screws into the left side of the radiator near the top 1/3 or so. On mine this elbow was not tight, and it leaked a bit. I would check there first and tighten it. On mine it needed about another half a turn. It can be hard to tell it is leaking when engine is running because of the heat and air movement in that area, but you can clearly see it once the engine is stopped. The 90 degree fitting was right behind the flexible material that goes along the left side of the radiator (when looking from the rear of the radiator).
__________________
Clayton
2006 Winnebago Journey 36G
Cat 350
CWHTRAINS is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-23-2009, 08:44 PM   #6
Winnie-Wise
 
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Waynesboro,PA USA
Posts: 307
Thx Clayton, we were under the bed looking today and seems to be in that area. It's getting cold here so DH is going to let the mechanics figure out how to reach it tomorrow.
__________________
Downsized Winnebago C, 24 V /08 Saturn Vue/2014 Town and Country Van/03 Goldwing (Big Red)Recently triked Roadsmith kit
Beabop is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-24-2009, 06:44 PM   #7
Winnie-Wise
 
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Waynesboro,PA USA
Posts: 307
Update, it was the hose and elbow from the overflow tank. Cost 1 1/2 hour labor some tape and clamps, antifreeze. $99
Beabop is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Dirty radiator on Journey pine tree Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12 12-20-2009 06:39 PM

» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Winnebago Industries or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 07:06 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.