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Antifreeze herd it going straight to the ground?

Tiny
CHEVYMAN1994
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  • 1995 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
  • 4.3L
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • MANUAL
  • 222,559 MILES
Ok so I stopped at the local parts store and bought some antifreeze pored it into my radiator and herd it going straight to the ground from the back of my block what could the problem be
Friday, January 23rd, 2015 AT 3:02 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

OK, well here are a couple possibilities.

Busted Heater Hose. (Hopefully)
Heater Hose Quick Connect Broken at Manifold.
Freeze Plug
Blown Head Gasket
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Friday, January 23rd, 2015 AT 3:17 PM
Tiny
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If it is coming from the rear of the block the freeze plugs need to be replaced or the intake manifold gasket is leaking, here is a guide to help you find out which and a video that shows how to replace freezes plugs, btw the transmission will need to be removed for the freeze plug replacement.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-is-leaking-coolant

and

https://youtu.be/2Qf7LT3LAX8?si=7xbGKU95QadeF2Eb

Let us know what you find.
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