Tri-Z coolant leak

[bluevetteguy]

Ok, I was out riding today and I started smelling antifreeze, so I went home and sure enough its leaking. I didn't really have the time to try actually figure out what was wrong with it, but I did take some pics. I remember reading these things are known for water pump failures or leaks or something like that, but I really think its just a loose hose or maybe a pinhole it. If anybody has any suggestions let me know.
Here is where I think all the antifreeze is coming from, my guess is this hose is loose or has a hole ...
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b57/bluevetteguy/coolanthose.jpg
and is running down by the carb, not sure how well you can see it in this pic...
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b57/bluevetteguy/coolantbycarb.jpg
and making a nice little puddle right here...
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b57/bluevetteguy/Coolantonblock.jpg
I won't be able to actually mess with it until wednesday, so I'll post what I find out, but if you guys think I may have another problem based on what you see let me know what else to look for. Thanks

[03 ORANGE SHEE]

all the z's ive had at one time or another have leaked there, either the clamp did it or motor vibration, cut 1/4 off the end of the hose and you'll be back in business

[bluevetteguy]

Thanks orangeshee. Man you always respond to my questions in like 10 minutes or less:lol: Thats exactly what I was hopin it would be, but that just seemed to easy to be the answer, I'll give it a shot.

[Kintore]

I did the EXACT same as Orange shee, worked for me. Might be a bit off topic here, Im thinking about getting clear rad hoses so you can see the flow. Could be a very good idea if your impeller decides to take a poop on you.

[bluevetteguy]

I didn't know they made clear hoses:wondering That would be sweet but man I have a hard enough time keeping the black ones clean.

[kloby]

Would clear not be easier to keep clean? And it would definately be worth the money to get clear hoses. - nodz -

[bluevetteguy]

kloby you know that oklahoma red dirt is the hardest thing in the world to clean off. and let me rephrase that, if my hoses are black i don't have to clean them as often for them to still look halfa$$ clean, the clear just a little bit of dirt and you can tell they're filthy.
does anybody know if that temp warning light on a tri-z actually does anything or is it just there:lol:

[kloby]

kloby you know that oklahoma red dirt is the hardest thing in the world to clean off. and let me rephrase that, if my hoses are black i don't have to clean them as often for them to still look halfa$$ clean, the clear just a little bit of dirt and you can tell they're filthy.
does anybody know if that temp warning light on a tri-z actually does anything or is it just there:lol:


No wonder I can never keep my toys clean. :lol:

[twgranger]

I have clear hoses and when looking at it i can't tell that it flowing. It looks solid. It looks cool though when you have a wierd color coolant like orange. The clear hoses dont like to bend very well, had a hell of a time with mine.