2001 Oldsmobile Aurora Coolant Surge Tank

2001 OLDSMOBILE AURORA
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CML1303
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Engine Cooling problem
2001 Oldsmobile Aurora Two Wheel Drive Automatic 32000 miles

I have a leak somewhere which drops coolant often. The dealer where I purchased same could not find the leak (did the pressure test). Is there something we are missing in trying to locate the leak? Could it be a nut & bolt problem - not tight enough? Please advise. Thank you. If you can pin point and direct me to a reputable place for service, I will gladly give a donation, but until I get some sort of legit info, I will not donate. This is the first time that I've tried soliciting over the internet.
Aug 24, 2009 at 6:59 PM
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[quote:ca6db8dabb="cml1303"]Engine Cooling problem
2001 Oldsmobile Aurora Two Wheel Drive Automatic 32000 miles

I have a leak somewhere which drops coolant often. The dealer where I purchased same could not find the leak (did the pressure test). Is there something we are missing in trying to locate the leak? Could it be a nut & bolt problem - not tight enough? Please advise. Thank you. If you can pin point and direct me to a reputable place for service, I will gladly give a donation, but until I get some sort of legit info, I will not donate. This is the first time that I've tried soliciting over the internet.[/quote:ca6db8dabb]
Aug 24, 2009 at 7:08 PM
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Can you tell me where the aprox location of the leak is? If you place cardboad under the car, is the leak in the front, left, right...?
Aug 24, 2009 at 10:59 PM
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The leak is in the middle of the car - like directly
below engine.....I believe......does this help?
Aug 28, 2009 at 11:33 AM
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Based on your infor, I would check the waterpump. Under the pump, there is a round seep hole. If the bearing or seal in the pump goes bad, it will leak from there. Using a flashlight, look under it and check to see if there is evidence of a leak. If I had to guess, I would say it is leaking and running along the engine.

Let me know what you find.
Aug 28, 2009 at 12:51 PM
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