coolant leak

1998 SATURN SC1
180,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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TREY HRBEK
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Coolant leaking from somewhere on the back of block above starter. Replaced intake manifold gasket and still leaking. possible freeze plug? or a crack in block? no water in oil but it is a big leak.
Oct 20, 2017 at 10:37 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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You may need to get the car up on a hoist to find this leak. a cooling system pressure test and an inspection from under the car may locate this problem. a torch and a flexi head mirror are great tools for locating hard to see leaks as well. flexi head mirrors are cheap and a great addition to your tool kit.
Oct 22, 2017 at 5:36 AM
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This guide can help as well

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


Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
Nov 1, 2017 at 7:40 PM
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