engine coolsnt leak and it has a collection on top of engine on the out side
Jan 20, 2011 at 4:51 PM
FIXITMR
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you could mention what exact engine you have. it's usually on a sticker under hood or on vavle cover.
Jan 20, 2011 at 5:28 PM
JUSTIN STRUCK
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2.4l
Jan 20, 2011 at 6:20 PM
FIXITMR
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this puppy here i guess!
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Jan 20, 2011 at 7:47 PM
FIXITMR
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so where exactly is it collecting at? car is not running hot is it?
Jan 20, 2011 at 7:55 PM
JUSTIN STRUCK
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it is coleting right beside the oil fill and the rest drips onto the ground
Jan 20, 2011 at 8:01 PM
FIXITMR
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it could be the water pump? which is inside the timing cover next to the oil cap on left. or maybe the radiator cap which is also nearby? i'm leaning to water pump though. also could be a freaky hose leak that squirts to that area?
Jan 20, 2011 at 9:13 PM
JUSTIN STRUCK
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is there a easy way of telling where it is coming from? could it bee the plastic tube with the o ring in it that is causing the leak?
Jan 21, 2011 at 4:07 PM
FIXITMR
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what? where? you have to be more specific or just take some pics and upload. you could clean off area and with hood open run engine until you spot it?
Jan 21, 2011 at 7:00 PM
JUSTIN STRUCK
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is it possible to find a metal thermostat housing? cause mine is warpped
Jan 22, 2011 at 9:29 PM
FIXITMR
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so yours is plastic? try shaving it flat again. i even have to do it with metal 1's! i use sandpaper on a flat surface. i've even used a chop saw by holding against flat side of grinding wheel/blade. macgyver style.