Coolant leak

2008 FORD FUSION
134,000 MILES • 3.0L • V6 • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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MOELLG
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Coolant dripping onto exhaust pipe under firewall. any problem areas in this location or thoughts on this matter? thanks
Jul 14, 2017 at 10:40 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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A heater hose or the heater core is there any coolant inside the car on the front floor board? The best thing to do is try to rent a coolant pressure tester at a auto parts store like auto zone and pressure test the system and look for leaks that way.
Jul 14, 2017 at 1:07 PM
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MOELLG
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Not heater hose or core appears to be coming from head gasket or freeze plug need to inspect with mirror.
Jul 15, 2017 at 11:27 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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They rent inspection cameras at auto zone I would rent one to have a better look.
Jul 15, 2017 at 1:55 PM
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MOELLG
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Thanx for response car had overheated several times due to faulty fan module before it was brought to me i suspect engine is all alloy and may have a cracked head or gasket will do further inspection
Jul 17, 2017 at 6:47 PM
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Alright keep me posted.
Jul 17, 2017 at 7:15 PM