What is it when your car leaks coolent out of the back of the engine but coolent not in oil or overheating and not the heater core???? :oops:
Dec 19, 2006 at 3:06 PM
Dodge Caravan Rear Engine Coolant Leak
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I would look at the intake manifold gaskets and any coolant hoses at the back of the engine. There are numerous items that could be leaking coolant at the back of the engine. I better way to find the leak is to go by Napa or another parts store and get a UV leak detector kit, it comes with dye packs and a 12 volt UV light. They range in price so shop around. You pour the dye into the radiator cap, they reinstall the cap. Start the vehicle and let it idle for about 10 minutes so that the thermostat will open and circulate the coolant so that the dye will mix and they take the UV light and start looking for the bright yellow green liquid that glows from the dye. When you see it glowing that is where it is leaking.
Dec 22, 2006 at 1:04 PM
Suggested Repair
Inspect the intake manifold gaskets and coolant hoses at the rear of the engine. Use a UV dye leak-detection kit: add dye at the radiator cap, idle about 10 minutes so the thermostat opens and circulates the dye, then trace the glowing leak with a UV light.
Conversation Summary
The owner reports a Dodge Caravan leaking coolant from the back of the engine, with no coolant in the oil, no overheating, and the heater core already ruled out. The expert recommends checking intake manifold gaskets and rear coolant hoses, and using a UV dye kit to pinpoint the leak.