LO3 coolant leak
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LO3 coolant leak
Search showed no specific answers. I've been hunting down a coolant leak. I've had a constant, light coolant odor for a while now. Repeated pressure testing showed nothing obvious. Nothing showing wet. Yesterday, i noticed wetness at both front bolts on the intake manifold. This is a 123,000 mile LO3. I've been doing normal oil changes every 3,000-5,000 miles and found no milkshake, the radiator shows no oil when drained.
My car runs like a top( albeit a weak one). It's my DD. Since I don't find any metal in the oil, and I'm getting fairly good mileage( 22-24 mixed), I'm trying to decide if I should just re-gasket the top end or if I need to consider a crate engine.
My car runs like a top( albeit a weak one). It's my DD. Since I don't find any metal in the oil, and I'm getting fairly good mileage( 22-24 mixed), I'm trying to decide if I should just re-gasket the top end or if I need to consider a crate engine.
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Re: LO3 coolant leak
water neck can leak slightly some to with no trace
tahe it off and stright edge it make sure its true and flat
tahe it off and stright edge it make sure its true and flat
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