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Topic : Coolant Leak - "The" leak?
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 WookieNH 
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Posted : 13 Sep 2010 - 15:52   Post title : Coolant Leak - "The" leak?
 
I've read about some normal (as in typical) leaks around the throttle bodies, but not sure if what I'm seeing on mine is the same. Can anyone guess from a pic if this is the hose connection? coolant levels look fine, and I'm hoping it can wait until the 1st service in 100 miles. this is the worst of the dripping - I've seem some spots on the sides of the engine as well.


Thanks for you feedback!

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 paulc 
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Posted : 13 Sep 2010 - 15:59   Post title : Re: Coolant Leak - "The" leak? (Re: WookieNH)
 
looks like the same stains as mine had they were a lot lower down to. had the leak fixed last week

 
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 Birdy68 
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Posted : 14 Sep 2010 - 09:31   Post title : Re: Coolant Leak - "The" leak? (Re: WookieNH)
 
Yup - that looks like the Thermostat leak!
Does it dry up green!?

 
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 EnGage 
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Posted : 14 Sep 2010 - 14:06   Post title : Re: Coolant Leak - "The" leak? (Re: WookieNH)
 
I went almost two months with the leak and lost maybe 2 or 3 ounces. If your level looks good, I wouldn't worry about another 100 miles or so.

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 Kando 
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Posted : 14 Sep 2010 - 14:39   Post title : Re: Coolant Leak - "The" leak? (Re: WookieNH)
 
I had some small spots on the front of the engine and a couple near the thriottle bodies. check the hose clamps front and rear under the tank and found all were a bit loose, tightened them up and no more leaks.

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 ray548 
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Posted : 15 Sep 2010 - 18:12   Post title : Re: Coolant Leak - "The" leak? (Re: Kando)
 
Same here, I had a loose hose clamp. Tightened it and no more leak. Some worker not paying attention, the clamp should have come tight.

 
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Posted : 15 Sep 2010 - 18:20   Post title : Re: Coolant Leak - "The" leak? (Re: ray548)
 
those drips can mark the paint. apparently the best thing to get them off properly is radiator coolant according to the dealer mechanic

 
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