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Old Dec 4, 2013 | 04:35 PM
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I seem to be losing coolant. Issue is I cant find a leak. There is no obvious sign of burning it, no coolant in the oil. This is on my 1992 Flare side with a 5.0li and 150k miles. Anyone have any ideas?
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Old Dec 4, 2013 | 04:37 PM
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If there's no fluid in the oil and no "obvious" signs, I bet its coming from the water pump. It's super hard to find leaks around the water pump, but that seems logical.

Check with the dealer http://bluespringsfordparts.com for the part.
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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 06:11 PM
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Tagging the post, I have similar leak but I think mine is HC as I smell coolant sometimes in the cab but no leaks on the floor, sound familiar?
No obvious leaks on floor of garage, but loosing coolant in reservior
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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 07:11 PM
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theres a small bi-pass hose that comes off the front of the block...squirts onto the hot motor and when the motor is off it stops...drove me nuts till i saw it one day with the motor running pain in the *** to get to. may be your problem also. good luck Its an elbow shaped rubber hose.
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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by techrep
theres a small bi-pass hose that comes off the front of the block...squirts onto the hot motor and when the motor is off it stops...drove me nuts till i saw it one day with the motor running pain in the *** to get to. may be your problem also. good luck Its an elbow shaped rubber
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From the engine or heater core?
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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 09:43 PM
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I had troubles with the lower intake manifold gasket at right rear pushing the gasket out and leaking a/f into # 4 intake. Replaced gasket on several occasions. Went to a 10 lb cap and it hasnt happened since. Look at # 4 plug and compare to another.
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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 09:44 PM
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I had troubles with the lower intake manifold gasket at right rear pushing the gasket out and leaking a/f into # 4 intake. Replaced gasket on several occasions. Went to a 10 lb cap and it hasnt happened since. Look at # 4 plug and compare to another.
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Originally Posted by bhesse
From the engine or heater core?
Thx
on the front of the motor above the water pump
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