Jumping in with the guys!

[BabyBlue]

Hello Gentlemen!
And ladies if there are any...

I just purchased a 1991 Ford Ranger 2.3 L 4 banger! I absolutely love her. I just had a new muffler and rear brakes put on, all my belts and hoses are good! However, I’ve been filling my radiator coolant reservoir and it is leaking. I am assuming that this could be an exhaust leak or? I’m not experiencing any hissing or strange sounds.
Before I go run to a mechanic, especially as a gal, I want to know what I’m talking about.
So come on guys, give a girl a hand.
I ride a motorcycle too and enjoy learning how to take care of these vehicles that bring me joy!

 

[rusty ol ranger]

First....welcome to TRS!

Second an exhaust leak isnt going to cause coolant loss.

Do you see any visable drips/streams of leaking coolant? Passenger side carpet wet? Heater work good?

If its not leaking externally then its internal, as in a blown head gasket, cracked head, or cracked block.

 

[Curious Hound]

Nice truck. Welcome to the party!

 

[BabyBlue]

First....welcome to TRS!

Second an exhaust leak isnt going to cause coolant loss.

Do you see any visable drips/streams of leaking coolant? Passenger side carpet wet? Heater work good?

If its not leaking externally then its internal, as in a blown head gasket, cracked head, or cracked block.

Hi Rusty!
OK my heater works amazing!
And yes passenger side leaking coolant.
The original is still in there but it’s rusted I can check for passenger side....
Just checked appears to be some dampness right under the seat area.
The dripping is min now but I had her our earlier and I had a puddle. I filled the reservoir after seeing it was empty and having filled 2 days ago.

 

[BabyBlue]

Nice truck. Welcome to the party!

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Thanks Eric!
A bit of a TomBoy here!!!!!!

 

[BabyBlue]

Hi Rusty!
OK my heater works amazing!
And yes passenger side leaking coolant.
The original is still in there but it’s rusted I can check for passenger side....
Just checked appears to be some dampness right under the seat area.
The dripping is min now but I had her our earlier and I had a puddle. I filled the reservoir after seeing it was empty and having filled 2 days ago.

SO, it seems to be leaking externally.
It holds coolant for a time then leaks and puddles.
Starts great, no smoke or strange noises.
So....? It’s what?
Lol

 

[Dirtman]

Welcome!

Some things to know... We firmly believe that Railroads, Birds, and North Dakota don't exist. Don't go in the tailgate if you've recently eaten, and don't believe ANYTHING you hear about my furnace.

 

[BabyBlue]

Welcome!

Some things to know... We firmly believe that Railroads, Birds, and North Dakota don't exist. Don't go in the tailgate if you've recently eaten, and don't believe ANYTHING you hear about my furnace.

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Best damn advice I’ve heard in awhile.
At least there wasn’t anything about gloves and face masks Dirtman! Thank you!

 

[Curious Hound]

I believe in railroads and birds. And I think I actually rode a train through North Dakota in 1988. But these guys will crucify me for saying that. Hope you have a good sense of humor.

 

[Dirtman]

I believe in railroads and birds. And I think I actually rode a train through North Dakota in 1988. But these guys will crucify me for saying that. Hope you have a good sense of humor.

Yea yea yea and the loch ness monster owes you tree fiddy...

 

[BabyBlue]

I believe in railroads and birds. And I think I actually rode a train through North Dakota in 1988. But these guys will crucify me for saying that. Hope you have a good sense of humor.

Trust me a F bombing father who ran a prison and 4 big brothers....I was either laughing or screaming through my childhood.

 

[bobbywalter]

Best damn advice I’ve heard in awhile.
At least there wasn’t anything about gloves and face masks Dirtman! Thank you!

you will want....gloves....mask....and a deprivation tank to recover in if you go near the dirtman.....and dont eat anything he offers to you. or go anywhere near the stairs.


any more pics of the engine?

 

[BabyBlue]

you will want....gloves....mask....and a deprivation tank to recover in if you go near the dirtman.....and dont eat anything he offers to you.


any more pics of the engine?

OMFG... If he lives in North Dakota then I’m safe. If not I’m gonna have to prepare myself.
Thanks for the heads up Bobby!
I’ll go out now and take some pics.

 

[Curious Hound]

OMFG... If he lives in North Dakota then I’m safe. If not I’m gonna have to prepare myself.
Thanks for the heads up Bobby!
I’ll go out now and take some pics.

He's usually in NJ or GA(visiting family)

 

[BabyBlue]

He's usually in NJ or GA(visiting family)

I’m safe.
Unless he’s hard up
for cheese curds.