Where are the cylinders located on a V-twin engine?
However, some companies use the opposite terminology, stating that a “transverse” V-twin engine has the cylinders mounted on each side of the motorcycle (therefore with the crankshaft running in line with the frame) and that a “longitudinal” V-twin engine has the cylinders at the front and rear.
What causes coolant to leak from the intake manifold?
When these gaskets fail coolant will enter the crankcase or intake port, or drip down the outside of the engine. Intake manifold gaskets on many general engine models are made from plastic, and typically fail between 50,000 and 80,000 miles. A series of hoses connect the manifold with other engine parts.
Are there offset cylinders in a V-twin engine?
Most V-twin engines have a single crankpin, which is shared by both connecting rods. The connecting rods may sit side-by-side with offset cylinders, or have fork and blade connecting rods which avoids the twisting forces caused by having offset cylinders.
What happens when coolant leaks from the cylinder head?
A cracked and leaky hose must be replaced. The head gasket connects the engine block with the cylinder head. Coolant can leak into the crankcase and dilute the oil, damaging bearings in your engine. A head gasket leak can also foul the spark plug and cause a lot of white exhaust smoke.
Can a coolant leak cause a puddle under the car?
However, if you have performed a thorough assessment and found nothing wrong with the external car coolant system, then you’re most likely dealing with an internal leak. Internal car coolant leaks do not produce a puddle of coolant right under the vehicle as what you would normally see in an external coolant leak.
What is the PCM code for engine coolant leak?
The most common PCM codes reported as associated with misfire related to the internal coolant leak are P0316 and P0302. In addition, consumers are reporting that the parts to replace the engines in their vehicle are on backorder, causing significant wait times to have their vehicles repaired.
Is the coolant leaking from the rear of the engine?
Fluid smells sweet and looks more orange than red so I dont think its transmission fluid. I have checked the coolant tank and the hose that connects to it, not leaking from there. Tank was low though. All the temp gauges run normal. I can see it dripping. Any idea what this is? Truck is a 12 fx4 5.0 with 68k.
Why does coolant leak into the combustion chamber?
This mostly occurs because the coolant that leaks into the combustion chamber, burns and evaporates. It has a rather sweet smell because of the nature of antifreeze and the white smoke will persist even if the engine is already warm.