Coolant leaking bad

2006 CHRYSLER 300
155,000 MILES • 5.7L • V6 • AUTOMATIC
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CASS22
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Had a head gasket issue, just fixed and replaced that. Car was running fine for two days and now I saw coolant leaking badly from the car. What could be the issue?
Jun 26, 2018 at 5:31 PM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I am Danny.

Well, having a head gasket(s) replacement requires a lot of disassembly so maybe it could be something simple that was overlooked upon reassembly. First, I would suggest doing a cooling system pressure test to see where the coolant is leaking. Most auto part stores have a tool loaner program to rent one. It is basically a pump that pressurizes the system to pinpoint leaks. Here are a few links:

https://img.youtube.com/vi/W8kra65m15c/mqdefault.jpg

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/radiator-pressure-test
Jun 26, 2018 at 5:41 PM
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