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1992 Ford Explorer Coolant Leak

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TURBOXR
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Hi, I have a 1992 Ford Explorer 4dr 4x4 Eddie B. with about 240,000 miles on it. Recently, its been leaking coolant at an alarming rate. There's a constant stream flowing from what looks like the engine heads on the right side behind the thermostat housing. As far as I know the car has never overheated. I have already replaced the thermostat, water pump, and have checked every hose in the area. My question is, is it at all possible that this is simply a popped freeze plug, or are my heads cracked? Thanks for the help.
Jan 12, 2007 at 1:24 PM
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COSMO
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I would have the intake gaskets checked right away.

I would also check to see if the block heater has popped out of the block (very close to the cyl heads)

Cosmo....Mazda TEch
Jan 13, 2007 at 7:47 AM

Suggested Repair

Check the intake gaskets and inspect whether the block heater has popped out of the block near the cylinder heads.

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Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1992 Ford Explorer reports a rapid coolant leak near the right-side cylinder heads behind the thermostat housing. The thermostat and water pump were already replaced and the nearby hoses checked, with no known overheating. The expert recommends checking the intake gaskets and whether the block heater has popped out of the block.

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