Water leak

1998 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
204,323 MILES • 7.4L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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GINA SALVO
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I replaced the upper radiator hose, there's water coming from behind the alternator. I think that's the alternator. Where the thermostat housing is but a bolt beside it.
May 8, 2022 at 12:36 PM
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Hello,

It sounds like it could be leaking from the thermostat housing.
It is possible to have a bad gasket for the housing.

If you would please upload a picture, this will make it easier to identify.

Please let me know of any questions.
Thank you.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-thermostat
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May 8, 2022 at 4:57 PM
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