1992 Chrysler Le Baron coolant leak

1992 CHRYSLER LE BARON
98,000 MILES
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JOHN BACKNER
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Coolant leaks in steady concentrated stream, from lower thermostat housing while filling the radiator when engine is cold & off. The fluid drops on the ground directly below the source. Leaking stops when radiator coolant level drops approx 1 qt. When engine is turned on the leak returns only at a much slower rate. it appears to travel across engine between the cylinders just below the coolant tube & runs out over the transmission housing & drops to the ground at that point! "The cross engine coolant tube was replaced @ 60K."
Jun 26, 2013 at 2:42 PM
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SEANGRANT00
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have you checked the gasket or cracks in the housing itself?
Jun 26, 2013 at 7:08 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If the coolant is leaking from the t-stat housing, chances are you either have a bad gasket, loose t-stat housing, a crack in the housing, or a leaking hose.
Jun 26, 2013 at 7:17 PM
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