Coolant Leak
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Coolant Leak
I bought a used 2003 Ranger 2.3L with 110k miles on it. After changing out the radiator, all fluids, I'm still getting a very small drip of coolant under the truck (about a softball size circle). It doesn't show up until it cools overnight. I went out early this a.m. and tried to trace where it is coming from. I can see it dripping off of a line down around the oil pan but it's definitely coming from above somewhere. I think it's either coming from underneath the degas overflow bottle, or one of those curved hoses that attach to a plastic splitter piece where also the heater hoses are attached. It looked like a small stain or streak on the hose and I could feel moisture on the underside of the hose, but I also feel a few drips underneath the bottle too. I can't see a trail coming from underneath the bottle - only feel it, and just barely. Could it be both? Also, if it's the bottle, can you repair a small leak or do you have to buy a new/used one? Any help or past experience would be appreciated. TIA
