Coolant Leak

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Oct 12, 2011 | 10:22 AM

onuredneck707

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Coolant Leak

I recently had a mechanic install a new oil cooler and EGR delete for me. Since I got the truck back, it has leaked a little coolant on the driveway when it cools down, not when it is hot. I took it back to the mechanic at the end of last week and he told me the small blue hose from the EGR delete (1/2" or so in diameter and 2" long) was the culprit. He said he tightened the clamps and it should fix the problem. Guess what, didn't drive it yesterday and I have a small puddle this morning. I am tired of being without a truck so I am tired of taking it back to the mechanic. Any ideas on what I can to do to get this leak stopped?

Oct 12, 2011 | 10:29 AM

npccpartsman

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If it's not the hose it's probably where the cooler delete pipe goes into the bottom of the intake manifold. It's easy to pinch the o-ring and have a leak there.