Block heater leak

[AKguy09]

My new B2301 had a block heater installed at the dealer. Now whenever I shut the tractor off, itweeps out a small amount of coolant at the bottom of the threads. Its not a lot, maybe like a few drops that leave a quarter sized wet spot on the ground. Should I just take it back to the dealer and have them reinstall it correctly? not sure if there is anything I can do.

 

[Grouse09]

I had the same problem on my B2650. I cleaned the area with soap and water. Then tightened it just a bit. It worked and quit leaking.

If it doesn’t stop leaking, the tech at the dealer probably cracked the porcelain (cro-magnon style) and it will need to be replaced.


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[AKguy09]

its definitely weeping at the threads, I tried to turn it with a wrench, but I was afraid to put too much force on it, seems tight right now

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

If it's easy take it to the dealer.
If not drain the unit, take the heater out, put Teflon pipe dope on threads and reinsert till snug.