Behind the idler pulley and below the alternator there is a leak

TOBY IE RUSSELL

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1993 FORD EXPLORER
165,000 MILES

I have a leak behind the idler pulley and below the alternator. I changed the water pump no leaks around it. Please help. In the picture you can see the last of the drip. It pours out from there.

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Monday, January 9th, 2017 AT 2:29 PM

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STEVE W.

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Hard to tell for sure, could be the thermostat housing or a hose leak. Check the engine oil for coolant to make sure it isn't a timing cover leak.

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Monday, January 9th, 2017 AT 3:22 PM

TOBY IE RUSSELL

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The oil is great, no water at all

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Monday, January 9th, 2017 AT 3:23 PM

KEN L

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Hey Toby,

Can you give us a better shot of the leak maybe from under the car? Its tough to tell is it more oil or more coolant?

Best, Ken

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Saturday, January 14th, 2017 AT 9:43 PM

STEVE W.

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I think the stuff that looks like oil is really copper based bars-leak. I know there is a core plug in the hole I marked but it looks like the leak might be above that.

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