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Old May 30, 2021 | 03:30 PM
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Coolant Leak Help

Need a little help tracking down a coolant leak. It doesn’t appear to be coming from the water pump, hoses, thermostat, or radiator. I found the drip (in the pic below) but so can’t really see above it. Can these hardlines leak or is there something above it I need to contort and check? This is the front passenger side of the engine.



 
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Old May 30, 2021 | 03:59 PM
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those hard lines are transmission cooler lines, so no engine coolant or you would have larger issues. The engine fan will blow coolant all over the place making it difficult to find leaks... You can try a pressure tester and then you don't have to contend with moving parts and heat.
 
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Old May 30, 2021 | 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by R&RFord
those hard lines are transmission cooler lines, so no engine coolant or you would have larger issues..
Yep. No coolant leak from those lines. That leak is coming running down from somewhere else. I suggest you look at the water pump/ timing cover area.
 
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