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Old 01-14-2008, 08:48 AM
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I can smell coolant after driving my truck when I get out of it. I have been standing on my head under the hood trying to find it, but have had no luck so far. Does not seem to be any on the groud when I park. Anyone have an idea where it's comming from?
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It usually comes from the water pump gaskets. It's almost impossible to catch it leaking. $15 for gaskets. They're easy to replace, just do it,and then watch your coolant level never change again.
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you can stick a mirror under the water pump to check for leaks
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its prolly gonna be the waterpump gasket i had the same problem for a while it drove me crazy found out the pump bolts were loose so i put new gaskets tightened the bolts properly and never had a problem again
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same here i looked for 2 years and it i finally just tried the water pump gaskets and never had it leak any more
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the old folks who had it be4 me had the same thing, Dad thru a water pump on it and hasnt happened since
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