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1997 Ford Escort What are the possible causes for a coolant

Tiny
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There is coolant dripping from near the radiator. The car does not overheat and seems to run just fine. What could be the common causes for this leak?

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Monday, January 12th, 2009 AT 4:58 PM

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Tiny
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Check the radiator for leaks and the hoses surrounding the radiator. There has to be a hole somewhere? Is it loosing a lot of coolant?
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Monday, January 12th, 2009 AT 9:33 PM
Tiny
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No not alot of coolant, a small amount. I wanted a few ideas of what the problem could be before taking it in to get it fixed. Is it most likely a leak in the radiator?

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Thursday, January 15th, 2009 AT 2:10 PM
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I would be guessing to say radiator having not seen it. Where you are describing, it is most probably radiator. That would be the most expensive repair. If it is just a small hole in a hose it would be cheaper. Hope this helps.
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Thursday, January 15th, 2009 AT 2:50 PM

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