NLwestcoaster
Observer
We're 12,000km in to our PanAm adventure and the only issues we've experienced with the van have been coolant leaks. 2 hard lines and 1 rubber line have developed pinhole leaks by rubbing against another part and they've all been lines from the rear heater which I don't use.
I've managed to repair the leaks by cutting out a piece of line and using heater hose, steel pipe and clamps. I've topped off the coolant with the remaining Motorcraft coolant I brought with me and water. I don't really know the ratio of coolant:water at this point so a combination of that and the "band-aids" on the cooling system have been playing on my nerves. I did a coolant flush before we left but I'm considering another one now.
Any suggestions on what I should do with the cooling system? How can I potentially delete the rear cooling system? If I can't find gold coolant or zerex here in Colombia what should I look for in coolant?
I'd appreciate any help on this.
I've managed to repair the leaks by cutting out a piece of line and using heater hose, steel pipe and clamps. I've topped off the coolant with the remaining Motorcraft coolant I brought with me and water. I don't really know the ratio of coolant:water at this point so a combination of that and the "band-aids" on the cooling system have been playing on my nerves. I did a coolant flush before we left but I'm considering another one now.
Any suggestions on what I should do with the cooling system? How can I potentially delete the rear cooling system? If I can't find gold coolant or zerex here in Colombia what should I look for in coolant?
I'd appreciate any help on this.