coolent leak "please help"
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coolent leak "please help"
my truck is leaking coolent and I dont know where from I know its not the radiator cuz its driping from the engine but I dont have time or money to fix it or replace parts can I use some stop leak to try to stop it o atleast slow it down or are there any other suggestions
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DON'T USE A STOP LEAK!!! They will clog passeges in the engine and cause you nothing but trouble.
Fix it right the first time.
Okay, where is it leaking from? Front, top, back of the engine?
How much does it leak?
This is going to require a little time and some money to fix, it might be somthing as simple as a cracked hose, or it might be somthing serious.
Fix it right the first time.
Okay, where is it leaking from? Front, top, back of the engine?
How much does it leak?
This is going to require a little time and some money to fix, it might be somthing as simple as a cracked hose, or it might be somthing serious.
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the leak is from the front...I replaced my thermostatand the seal but it still leaks so it might be waterpump not sure and I cant find my yota repair book to take it off to see if the gaskets bad... any body got any good instructions with pics or a link
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chiba how much in parts? how time consuming is it? did you replace the tensioner and timing wheels/ gears? i think mines do and im debating on taking it to my mechanic or doin the weekend gig. thanx Charlie
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