Coolant leak HELP!!
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Coolant leak HELP!!
My father's 2001 7.3 is leaking coolant out of a metal tube located on the front passenger side of the block next to the water pump. I cannot see where this tube goes on the to of the motor due to the A/C bracket. What is this tube and why is it leaking? Any help would be appreciated. (it pours antifreeze when running) Thanks
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It sounds to me like you are describing the water-in-fuel drain tube that comes down the front of the engine on the passenger's side and stops about half way down. It is a small 3/8" metal tube.
Are you sure it is not fuel rather than coolant?
Are you sure it is not fuel rather than coolant?
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The drain tube comes directly from the fuel bowl drain valve. No way would coolant come from that tube.
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Yep thats your fuel bowl drain tube. If its for sure coolant then you have a big problem. I'm not sure how your fuel bowl is filling up with coolant. Sounds impossible to me. Light the liquid on fire and see if it burns.