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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 10:55 PM
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my coolant is leaking... ive got pics

The coolant is leaking... the overflow bottle will empty itself out in about 48 hours.
Ive got pics of where the coolant is leaking out at... http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2540114/1 (Page 2)

I think all that i just need to put some sealant in there where its leaking... but im not really sure. What do yall think?

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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 02:15 AM
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Turn it on, let it warm up, and put the hood up. Watch it, where ever water is comming out at, that is what you need too fix :P
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 04:15 AM
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Looks like the intake gaskets are leaking or maybe the thermostat housing gasket is leaking and is pooling up on the intake.

Clean the areas up and run the car and look for leaks. Replace the gaskets that are leaking.
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 05:24 AM
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I had a similiar problem. I did the above and it solved it.
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 02:30 PM
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alright, thanks guys... ill replace the intake gasket then. How difficult is this to do?
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 03:27 PM
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The hardest part might be getting your distributor to drop back in right on the first try. Otherwise, it's pretty straight forward. Read your manual first, then dig in.

Good luck
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Old Jan 7, 2007 | 04:21 PM
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Intake gaskets aren't tough, just tedious. Helpful tips: Mark connections (electrical and vacuum) with masking tape and label each side (i.e. label the TPS wire harness and the TPS itself with an 'A' or '#1' etc.); and pull the distributor cap before removal and put a paint mark on distributor housing where the tip of the rotor is pointing. This will help you know exactly how to put it back in to avoid throwing your ign timing off.
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Old Jan 13, 2007 | 07:35 PM
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Thank you guys for your help. Im gonna work on it tomorrow. Ill let ya know how it goes.
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