1998 BMW 523 leak

1998 BMW 523
118,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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MACLENNAN1
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coolant leak from bottom of engine,front drivers side. appears to be a gasket there. what can i do to fix it?
Jan 31, 2009 at 2:24 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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It is probably the water pump. Pressure test the system to pinpoint the location of the leak.
Jan 31, 2009 at 4:40 AM
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