coolant leak
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coolant leak
Got really cold awhile ago, and started up my 91 one 4.0ltr ranger and i noticed it started leaking coolant. I've changed the thermostat, checked hoses, and changed the rad cap. I think one of the issues was a not so good coolant water mixture.. I started it up the other day and it looks like its leaking from everywhere under the engine its insane. I'm wondering what it could be. I've checked the oil numerous times for the milky look and nothing. Any ideas??? Let me know thanks
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I haven't had to replace a freeze plug since the late 70's. It was hard cutting the old one out, it took a hammer and chistle. The new one just tapped in with a hammer and wood block. It's a very tight fit.
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I have a similar problem on my 98 Explorer V8 AWD. No leak from hoses. no water pump issue. 150k. just 10 yrs old. Did a pressure test today. No leaks. From the area (it is seeping from the back of the engine, coming down between the oil pan and the tranny pan), our best guess is a corroded freeze plug. Mine doesn't leak much. However, to get to it, we'll have to remove the transmission... not an easy task... They're looking to charge me $560. I'd do it myself, but dont' have the capability to remove the transmission.
Will probably get this done in a few weeks... meanwhile, any thoughts on what to update/service/maintain with the transmission, while it is out? the fluid gets changed regularly, and i have no leaks or issues. Anything else to work on, while it is out?
Will probably get this done in a few weeks... meanwhile, any thoughts on what to update/service/maintain with the transmission, while it is out? the fluid gets changed regularly, and i have no leaks or issues. Anything else to work on, while it is out?
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Ha... that's too funny... Yes, no problem getting that one out, just had to grab it with a pair of pliers and pull a little! When I started the job, I had the optimistic idea that I was going to replace all of the plugs, just to be sure... Once I got under the car, on my back on the concrete floor of a freezing cold garage, I nixed that idea in a hurry... :-)
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ouh yeah! ones I had to pull plug out for more then a half of day