L2550 coolant system leak

[nbmech]

Hi,
My L2550 has developed a major coolant leak near the fuel tank. I can hear gurgling and see steam in this area. I hope there is a freeze plug there. Any idea what I need to look for? Is there a common problem that could be causing a leak? A gasket or some type of low cost repair would be wonderful.

Thanks for any and all help!

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Yes there is a couple freeze plugs on the rear of the engine, you'll need to split it to get to them.

 

[D2Cat]

Here's a picture of a freeze plug that is located on the back side of the block. This is an L2050. Have to separate, then remove the dash and fuel tank to get to a one dollar part!!

Pictures aren't real good, but you get the idea. I post some pictures of what the clutch looked like.

 

[D2Cat]

What happens when a freeze plug repair is neglected for too long, on an L2050.

 

[nbmech]

Thanks for your help with my issue!! It looks like the water is coming from a glow plug.?? Any further advice?? I have a video but don't know how to attach it.



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[Daren Todd]

For a video, upload it to a file sharing site like YouTube, then cut and paste the link to your post

 

[D2Cat]

Water from a glow plug seems really unusual. First it would mean the glow plug is not completely threaded in. But more then that, you have water in a cylinder so it can come out at the glow plug!

I'd really suggest you re-evaluate the area the leak is coming from.

 

[nbmech]

Hi,
Thanks for the help. It turned out to be a freeze plug by the fuel tank.