2000 Ford F150 leaking radiator fluid from block(head gaske

2000 FORD F-150
100,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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REUKNIGHT
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My Ford is leaking radiator fluid enough to need refilling the tank every couple of days(6 miles a day). it started on monday. It is definately not from a hose but off of the top right hand side of the block, appearing to be near the front head.
What do you think?
I had one mechanic tell me that you have to pull the entire engine to change the heads on this small 6 cyllinder(manual). Does that sound right??? 18 hours labor seems like an awful lot for a head job. Thank you for your input.
Dec 18, 2007 at 8:06 AM
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MERLIN2021
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Is it the V-6? if so use a radiator pressure tester, see if the leak is the intake manifold gasket...Or do a block test, about 50.00, this will tell you if there are exhaust fumes in the antifreeze. In that case probably the head or head gasket!
Dec 18, 2007 at 8:10 AM
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MERLIN2021
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Did you read my post? I said the intake or head....not radiator, I said radiator pressure tester!
This is used on a cold engine to pressureize the cooling system, Thus making it easy to find a leak....
Dec 18, 2007 at 8:59 AM
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