Coolant leak, engine valley, bypass tube?

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07-07-2014, 05:44 PM

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02-19-2022, 12:59 PM

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Bypass Tube leak Repair for $13.00

I have a 2005 F150 V6 engine that developed a small hole in the coolant bypass tube. Having read the forum I opted to use JB Weld rather than replace the tube. I am happy to report that for $13 and the cost of coolant the JB Weld held and sealed the leak........

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I used jb weld on the pin hole leak I had. Did not remove the manifold, used a bent piece of wire to reach back to it. Been over a year now and no problems. Use a piece of emory cloth to clean the tube first. Hope this helps.

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