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

1993 FORD EXPLORER

165,000 MILES

TOBY IE RUSSELL

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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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Jan 9, 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.

Jan 9, 2017 at 3:22 PM

TOBY IE RUSSELL

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The oil is great, no water at all

Jan 9, 2017 at 3:23 PM

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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

Jan 14, 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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Jan 14, 2017 at 10:08 PM