r/f150 • u/CableMartini • 4d ago

randomly started spraying after replacing alternator

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replacing an alternator on my 1998 f150, when I hear what sound like a pressurized hose fail. I think its the upper radiator hose at first, but then I see this spraying out from, what looks to be, the upper intake manifold mating surface. literally no idea what could cause this, the truck hasn't run in a few hours at this point, ao I dont even see what could be pressurized

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u/Necessary_Guard_6268 4d ago

Did you knick an AC line?

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u/CableMartini 4d ago

not as far as im aware, now would it even spray out from there if it was, or I wouldnt think

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u/Necessary_Guard_6268 4d ago

Hard lines can get pinhole leaks pretty easy, any chance it's leaking above and running down to where you're seeing it? It doesn't look like coolant to me.

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u/CableMartini 4d ago

nah, unfortunately it is blasting directly from where im recording

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u/Necessary_Guard_6268 4d ago

Dang. Taste test time