Coolant Leak Issue

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CHUCKJDJ
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Car's a 2000 Ford Escort ZX2.

I'm having an issue where I can't find this coolant leak. It only leaks while the engine is cold, and not all that much. It drips about 2 tablespoons of fluid until it warms up, and then it's fine. The hoses look/feel good, with no cracks or leaks. The car doesn't leak when it's cooling down either.

Any help would be great.
Mar 18, 2007 at 4:56 AM
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KIN CHAN
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easy!!!!... use a coolant pressure tester ...watch the pressure drops and crawl under ur car to look for leaks... either pay a shop or spend $90 and buyt the tester...good luck man
Mar 18, 2007 at 8:16 AM
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SIRGIBBY
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Make sure all the clamps and things are tight as well.. There's prolly a small crack in one of the hoses you can't see.. or an old wore out gasket on somthing
Mar 19, 2007 at 4:38 AM
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