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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 11:17 PM
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coolant puddle after cooldown

My wife's 99 Limited Explorer has a coolant leak,I cant seem to find it. In the morning, there is a small amount of coolant on the ground, from the location of the puddle, looks like its coming from the back of the engine somewhere. Radiator is full but the resevoir level is down, any suggestions on location of this leak.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 05:16 AM
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Start by checking where the heater hoses go through the firewall.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 11:29 PM
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Did you ever find the culprit because my V8 Explorer is having the same issue? I can't locate the source. Mine leaves a tiny puddle (8 inches in diameter) but the reservoir is bone dry and the radiator is full.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 07:41 PM
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Nevermind. Shop did a pressure test and found I had a few bad freeze plugs. Thanks!
 
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