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Old 08-21-2006, 11:52 AM
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So a few weeks ago i noticed my coolant was low, threw in a little distilled water, but today while changing my oil i notcied something, i cant tell were exactly its coming from but there what appears to be dry crusty coolant as well as dripping fresh coolant dripping down the front of the oil pan, its also on the pulley that is closest to the front of the oil pan (tats as far as i can see)... anyone have any ideas where it could be leaking from?
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Default Re: coolant leak... help..

Had the same thing on my V6. The coolant was leaking from the WP. To me, that looks like the most probable location.

What's the mileage?
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i only have 38k miles
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Check the oil cooler. It's what the oil filter screws onto. Also check coolant resevoir for leaks.
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Default ditto that, the leaking coolant could be traveling down to that point.

but...there is a weephole in the WP housing by the bearing. i suggest cleaning the area so you can determine where its coming from.
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