1991 Dodge Dakota Coolant Leak

DODGE DAKOTA
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IDON'TKNOW
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i have a 1991 dodge dakota 5.2L v8 318in. 194,867 miles. i smelt coolant while driveing. i got out to check the level and it was almost empty, also there is a puddle of the fluid under the truck. the back of the engine on the passanger side is covered in it. when i got back into the truck i noticed coolant on my floor mats coming from the a.c./heater ducts. i am at a loss.
Apr 12, 2007 at 4:31 PM
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Very high probability of your heat core leaking. It is located in the firewall. The core is like a mini radiator that provides heat to the passenger compartment.
Apr 12, 2007 at 11:00 PM
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This one got nailed, No comment, No misprint, I get to live again, darn am lucky God bless my soul. Aloha!
Apr 13, 2007 at 12:01 AM

Suggested Repair

Inspect and replace the heater core. Coolant inside the cabin from the heater ducts, plus wetness at the passenger-side rear of the engine, strongly indicates a leaking heater core in the firewall.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1991 Dodge Dakota 5.2L reported a coolant smell, a nearly empty coolant level, a puddle under the truck, coolant covering the back of the engine on the passenger side, and coolant on the floor mats coming from the A/C/heater ducts. An expert said a leaking heater core is very likely.

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