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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 01:52 PM
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I have a small coolant leak that is leaving a very small puddle in the "lifter valley" of my 4.6. Anyone have any idea what the likely source is?
 
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I have a small coolant leak that is leaving a very small puddle in the "lifter valley" of my 4.6. Anyone have any idea what the likely source is?
Intake gasket, or, heater hose
 
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yea one or the other
 
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bigger motor, but you will get the idea-------

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...d-on-5-4l.html
 
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Coolant?

YouTube - Iris chacon coolant commercial
 
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