2002 Grang Cherokee Coolant Keeps Dissapearing

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JCWARRIOR
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My coolant in my 2002 Grang Cherokee, 101,000 Miles, 4.0L keeps dissapearing with no noticable leak or coolant on the ground. About every 1500 miles I have to top off my resevoir.

I do smell coolant when I turn on the heat/defrost and the defrost heats up well but doesn't seem to remove the fog.

I haven't taken it in but the service department at the dealer says it sounds like I need a new water pump.

Is this it?

If so, I was told it's a piece of cake to do myself. Most places want about $400 to do this.

Any help would be appreciated.
Nov 5, 2007 at 3:26 PM
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If you don't see the pump leaking, it's probably not that! If you smeel antifreeze in the car and the windows are steaming up, your heater core may be leaking, feel the rug on the passenger side, is it wet? That's were the antifreeze is going...
Nov 5, 2007 at 3:57 PM
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Hmmmm.... I'll check that.

I'm guessing if it's the heater core then that's not something I would want to tackle myself. I've heard that's a pretty big job.

What about Barsleak? Should I try it?

Thank you for replying so quick.
Nov 6, 2007 at 7:01 AM
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