Coolant leak -'95- 5.8L
03-07-2009, 10:15 PM
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Coolant leak -'95- 5.8L
Just recently I started to notice the level of the coolant dropping in my '95 with 5.8L. A check of all of the hoses, water pump area, and radiator did not detect any leak source. When I went under the vehicle I noticed a slow drip of coolant toward the rear of the motor on the passenger side, just above the starter (see attached photo).
As best I can tell from other posts is that it might be the ECT (engine coolant temp) sensor but I just want to be sure. The descriptions of it's location that I have make me question this.
If that is it, would replacement most likely solve the issue? Any precautions on removing/replacing?
As best I can tell from other posts is that it might be the ECT (engine coolant temp) sensor but I just want to be sure. The descriptions of it's location that I have make me question this.
If that is it, would replacement most likely solve the issue? Any precautions on removing/replacing?
Last edited by 95 worktruck; 03-07-2009 at 10:23 PM.
03-20-2009, 08:09 AM
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If you live in an area where the block heater is of no use, remove it and install freeze plug. Might consider the other 5 freeze plugs also, at least there used to be 3 on each side of the block.
