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Old 02-01-2008, 12:50 AM
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Default Coolant Leak

I have a Coolant Leak coming from the front of the engine.
all hoses seem fine,the area of the leak is around the belts where the pulleys are located.
I have a feeling its the waterpump gasket.
any ideas befor i rip the bumper off to inspect gaskets?
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Old 02-01-2008, 02:31 AM
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Default RE: Coolant Leak

Its funny that you post this because today is my second time filling up my coolant within 2 weeks. The only problem for me is I dont see a leak. BUt its was EMPTY after 2 weeks so Im really puzzed. Any help
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Old 02-01-2008, 02:22 PM
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Default RE: Coolant Leak

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I have a feeling its the waterpump gasket.
Probably. Or it could be the pump itself leaking.

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Its funny that you post this because today is my second time filling up my coolant within 2 weeks. The only problem for me is I dont see a leak. BUt its was EMPTY after 2 weeks so Im really puzzed. Any help

Heater core or head gasket wont leak externally.
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Old 02-01-2008, 02:28 PM
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Default RE: Coolant Leak

well actually its a metal pipe on the front of the engine just below the inlet manifold and not cheap so consider changing it with a copper/stainless pipe, only problem is it has a Y junction in it which makes it hard to replicate unless your into TIG welding
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