I have coolant leaking from behind the alternator and I think it's freeze plugs.
Nov 2, 2020 at 11:03 AM
Possible freeze plugs leaking from behind the alternator
1996 NISSAN MAXIMA
DANIEL2323
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Good afternoon,
There is a freeze plug behind the bracket for the alternator but the bracket needs to be removed.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/radiator-pressure-test
Then you need to pressure test the system to confirm as it could be either that or a head gasket. The water pump drain is also there in case the water pump is the leak. That is why you need to pressure test the system.
I attached 2 YouTube videos for you to view as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnMOIwfseP8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DLLD-iHDPA
Roy
There is a freeze plug behind the bracket for the alternator but the bracket needs to be removed.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/radiator-pressure-test
Then you need to pressure test the system to confirm as it could be either that or a head gasket. The water pump drain is also there in case the water pump is the leak. That is why you need to pressure test the system.
I attached 2 YouTube videos for you to view as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnMOIwfseP8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DLLD-iHDPA
Roy
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Nov 2, 2020 at 12:11 PM
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