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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 02:47 AM
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I'm leaking coolant from the passanger side from somewhere behind the block, where could it be comming from?
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 02:54 AM
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Well did you just install something? If so did you put the block off plug back in the head ( Probably not it it is hard to miss that one.). If not then it could be a leaking head gasket or it could be one of the blockoff plates that used to be for the coolant crossover tubes. Could be a heater hose. Just a few to check. Sorry I can't see it etc... Good luck!
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 03:01 AM
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Yeah i just did a cam swap, I didnt crack the heads off the block or anything.
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 09:21 AM
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Anyone else? Any hoses running back there that i may have knocked loose during my header install?
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 05:55 PM
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Yeah I can't tell you what it is for sure. get a flashlight and look around is all I can tell you. did you reuse your water pump gaskets? I just replace them now I have had to many start leaking afterwards. If so they could be leaking and running towards the back of the motor etc. Good luck!
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