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Old Feb 9, 2002 | 02:32 PM
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Lower radiator hose?

Ok so I open up the garage door this morning cause I figure it's nice so I'll take the Formula to work and what do I see? A big puddle of anti-freeze running out right under the drivers side door. I check the coolant level...nothing. Anyone know what this could be? My dad says lower radiator hose. I looked underneith and you can see antifreeze right on the front of the oil pan and some hoses around that but my dad said it probably just sprayed onto them. What do you guys think?
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Old Feb 9, 2002 | 02:50 PM
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From: Reno, NV
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Transmission: sure does
Could be :

Lower hose

Water pump leaking, running down lower hose

Thermostat housing gasket leaking, running down front of block

Front water passage on intake manifold leaking (real common) ,running down front of motor.

Since my cyrstal ball is broken, I can't tell you for sure which it is.

Looks like it time to get under there and check it out.
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Old Feb 9, 2002 | 03:29 PM
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Car: 99 Formula
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Axle/Gears: 342
Happened to me once, the lower hose clamp came loose, and started to leak.
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