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Old 03-04-2013, 06:35 PM   #5
bighaas79
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Re: Missing Coolant?????????

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Originally Posted by truckdude239 View Post
Check the waterpump before condemning the motor ifthewaterpump is leaking it has time to burn off before showinga leak look forthe discolor of dried coolant
I agree I have replaced dozens of water pump gaskets that the coolant would dry up off the front of the block from the heat of the engine, and not really leave a trace of leakage. Best way I have found is to get it up to op. temp. and pressurize the system, and watch the gasket area closely.
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