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Old Dec 7, 2010 | 11:05 PM
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water leak

I have a 95 f150 4.9l and today it smelled like it was running hot. It didn't over heat but I could smell it, raised the hood and had water blowing out from under the exhaust headers and could hear it hissing. Any ideas before I tear into it as to what to look for? This is my 1st 300 and I like the motor and the truck, 300 ci - 5 sp manual tranny. Picked it up for 1500 about two months ago. It has a very straight and rust free body and has tons of potential so it's worth the effort and money to fix.. Best part is no payment!!! Would appreciate any input..
 
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Old Dec 8, 2010 | 04:55 AM
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only thing on that side are freeze plugs, in the side of the block. there's 1 under the starter too.check the heater hoses and core, could be running from somewhere else, and dripping there.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2010 | 08:57 AM
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Isnt the temp sensor on the same side as the freeze plugs as well?Could be coming from there.Its towards the end, on the side of the block(#6 cyl) on mine.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2010 | 06:30 PM
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Hi hardheadted,welcome aboard! You will find lots of good info from great guys,like the previous 2,on here,it's a great forum! Ditto on what they said.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2010 | 07:19 PM
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Isnt the temp sensor on the same side as the freeze plugs as well?Could be coming from there.Its towards the end, on the side of the block(#6 cyl) on mine.
oh yeah. brain fart. sorry
 
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