tinkering
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I know there are already good archived threads on changing the lower intake manifold gaskets, as found here http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=399036&highlight=antifreeze+leak but I want to make absolute sure that it isn't something simpler before I go ahead.
I have a big coolant leak at the back of my 1998 Explorer 4L OHV. When I pour AF into the rad it pours out quickly at the rear of the engine. I can't really see down in there (maybe I can use a mirror, if I can find one to verify the exact leak location but it seems to be coming out below the wiring harness than crosses over at the back of the engine. Is there anything other than the LIM gasket that could be the culprit? The coolant doesn't appear to be leaking from the front of the engine and then draining back along the top of the engine. When I start the engine and the coolant level goes down to the leak level, there is definitely steam coming up from between the firewall and the engine. Are there any hoses or other components that might be leaking from down in that general location? (please say yes because I am still building my garage and I don't relish the thoughts of doing the manifold gaskets out on the street in the winter
I have a big coolant leak at the back of my 1998 Explorer 4L OHV. When I pour AF into the rad it pours out quickly at the rear of the engine. I can't really see down in there (maybe I can use a mirror, if I can find one to verify the exact leak location but it seems to be coming out below the wiring harness than crosses over at the back of the engine. Is there anything other than the LIM gasket that could be the culprit? The coolant doesn't appear to be leaking from the front of the engine and then draining back along the top of the engine. When I start the engine and the coolant level goes down to the leak level, there is definitely steam coming up from between the firewall and the engine. Are there any hoses or other components that might be leaking from down in that general location? (please say yes because I am still building my garage and I don't relish the thoughts of doing the manifold gaskets out on the street in the winter