hey guys,

I was in the process of removing my alternator and once I finally nudged it loose I heard the sound of liquid leaking out. At the time I didn't think too much of it since I couldn't see or feel any liquid so I continued to try and remove the alternator. Once I finally got the alternator removed I noticed a puddle of reddish liquid on the ground. I still see the liquid slowly dripping out but I cannot locate the leak anywhere. It is a bit slippery but it does not smell like oil. Has anyone ever run into this? Thank you in advance

Thank you

 

OK I actually found where the leak was coming. Now what got disconnected???

 

Red liquid I'm going to assume its coolant. Toyota is known for its red coolant.

 

Looks like their was a drain bolt right next to it. Tightened it up and it stopped draining

 

Looks like the block drain. Make sure to bleed your coolant. To ensure no air pockets are in the system.

 

Totally off topic but where did you get that front lip from and can I get more pics of it?

 

looks like its from ebay, i have a similar one, if not the same one.

 

 

 

Ya, color looks like trans fluid but why would the block drain come loose unless perhaps while working in braille mode, you slipped in there and inadvertently loosened the drain bolt by accident? Possible I'd guess.... ??

 

Yes that is a fabulous replica front lip purchased from eBay. Back to the original topic, since they may be ATF fluid how do I check the level and how do I refill it?

 

It's possible that someone used the Toyota LL coolant (RED). Instead of using the SLL (Pink) coolant. That's my guess.

 

I zoomed in on the spill. Looks like coolant to me. However, the best way to tell, is to put you finger in it. It it feels slippery, it's transmission fluid, if it feels like water, well, it is.



Lou

 

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Just taste it! lol
I think OP loosened the block drain.

 

Yea it's the coolant thanks everyone for the input much appreciated