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Old Jan 6, 2020 | 06:26 PM
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Coolant Leak

I have recently developed a coolant leak. I am not sure where the leak is exactly but it is coming from the front center part of the engine. The engine runs just fine and the only problem I have had is no heat. Before I take it to a mechanic I was wondering if using Radiator Stop Leak will fix the problem.
 
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Old Jan 6, 2020 | 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Colorado_Kid
I have recently developed a coolant leak. I am not sure where the leak is exactly but it is coming from the front center part of the engine. The engine runs just fine and the only problem I have had is no heat. Before I take it to a mechanic I was wondering if using Radiator Stop Leak will fix the problem.
No! You are way better off finding out where the leak is coming from.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2020 | 01:51 PM
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That stop leak junk is a good way to plug everything up and still not fix the actual leak.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2020 | 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Colorado_Kid
I have recently developed a coolant leak. I am not sure where the leak is exactly but it is coming from the front center part of the engine. The engine runs just fine and the only problem I have had is no heat. Before I take it to a mechanic I was wondering if using Radiator Stop Leak will fix the problem.
Don't use stop leak. Its probably the o ring in the hose connection. Should be a easy diagnosis. Even a water pump is a easy job on a 6.2.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2020 | 10:33 PM
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Thanks for all the advice. I am taking my truck to be looked at on Monday morning.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2020 | 09:19 PM
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It was the water pump that was leaking so I went ahead and had it replaced.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2020 | 12:04 PM
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What year is your 6.2L... and how many miles.. just wondering.. (you should add a "signature" to your threads.. )
 
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Old Jan 17, 2020 | 10:16 PM
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It's a 2015 F-250 XL.
 
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