Leaking Coolant... Help.

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Jan 24, 2009 | 11:19 PM

The_Wretched

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Leaking Coolant... Help.

Car is leaking coolant. Checked the level and it was low. I filled it about 2 weeks ago... not it's almost empty.

What could be the problem??

Could the bleeder be not tight enough?

The car never leaked before.

I took it to a shop and they tried to do the 160 T-stat swap and they couldn't. Now the car has been leaking from the front driver's side.

Jan 25, 2009 | 12:24 AM

LS6427

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They couldn't change your t-stat to a different one...its a 5 minute job.

Only thing on the drivers side is the upper radiator hose...or a crack in the radiator.

You'll have to fill it up and get the engine hot, operating temp, and look for leaks. Thats about all you can do.

Jan 25, 2009 | 12:31 AM

Fennerz28

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couldn't change t-stat why ?? im no Mechanic and i can change a t-stat in a few min. anyways it could be a hose is leaking or could be your water pump

Jan 25, 2009 | 10:55 AM

The_Wretched

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They said there was a fit issue. Whatever... I won't name names.

I'll have to check for leaks now.

Thanks for the response tho... Now I have an idea tho.