1998 Chevy Malibu i'm leaking engine coolan

156,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CHEEBA_MUNKY81
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my car keeps leaking engine coolant. it's not comeing from any type of hose. how can I tell if i have a cracked head gasket or a cracked header.
Mar 26, 2008 at 11:59 PM
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RHALL77
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you will need to pressure test the system to see where it is coming from. Alot of the time it comes from the lower intake gasket. take a look behind the power steering pump and below the throttle body. these are the most common spots.
Mar 27, 2008 at 12:17 AM
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