coolant leak

Hi folk, Looking for a little help tracking down a coolant leak on my 1998 ford explorer 4.0L. The coolant system seems straight forward on the car but just can't track it down. It seems that the leak is coming from somewhere in the area of the starter maybe just above the drivers side engine...

My 97 4.0 explorer has developed a serious coolant leak, the coolant is coming down the passenger side of the engine bay but I cant tell from where exactly. It kind of looks like its coming out the head gasket but I am thinking there would be coolant in my oil if this were the case. Anyone know...

The leak is behind the engine between the fire wall and engine. Could not get to it to see it. SO i stuck my video camera and got a shot of it. Kind of crazy video but half way through it you will see a circle with a collection of water in it. This is where the stream poors out. Looks like...

This is a writeup on replacing the intake gaskets, injector O-rings, fuel pressure regulator, valve cover gaskets and plugs on a 91-94 4.0 v6. Later models would not be much different. Im not going into great detail but covering the basics so you can tackle this yourself. I recommend using the...

Hi everyone. Got a 95 Explorer 4.0 L with only 99K miles. Noticed coolant leaking onto my starter yesterday. Took this pic from underneath, driver side. Leak appears right below the middle spark plug. http://www.canyonassets.com/images/explorer/95ExplorerCoolantLeak.jpg Is this the lower...

Hey everyone my 02 explorer just started overheating. I noticed all the coolant was gone so put a new jug in the coolant reservoir. And it worked fine for about a day and now i noticed that all the coolant is gone and there is some steam coming off my engine. Also looks like some brown fluid is...

Hey everyone my 02 explorer just started overheating. I noticed all the coolant was gone so put a new jug in the coolant reservoir. And it worked fine for about a day and now i noticed that all the coolant is gone and there is some steam coming off my engine. Also looks like some brown fluid is...

I had my 2003 v8 explorer with 114,000 miles on it in for an oil change and found a leak in the coolant system and they pinned it down to damage to the intake manifold (I did see it, it looked like the groove for the gasket to thermostat was broken). They replaced it, but they mentioned that...

My 98 4L SOHC has been losing coolant for several months. Is it possible that coolant could be leaking from the lower air intake? Do the lower air intakes manifolds tend to crack with age, miles and heat? Thanks, TChalm

I have a 2006 Explorer 4x4 and was driving to work when I made a pass of a slow moving vehicle, but the explorer kicked in to passing gear and just a few seconds later, I noticed smoke from my rear view mirror. I made it to work with no loss of power, but the temp gauge was moving from hot to...

Hi guys, this is my first post here, although I've used the forum for help a bit in the past. I recently replaced my heater control valve on my 94 xlt after it started leaking after an overheat, and now I'm seeing a leak from somewhere around the water pump, but I can't tell it it's the water...

I may be going about this wrong and apologize if I double posted my question. I am used to reading postings for all the helpful information they contain bu this is my first time actually posting a question. I have leak coming off the back side of the engine. Engine does not have to be running...

Hello I recently purchased a used mazda B4000 4x4 standard trany that has just developed a coolant leak at the back of the motor above bell housing. there is some sort of sending unit at back of intake manifold just above the bell housing and the leak appears to be coming from this area. I can't...

Hello I recently purchased a used mazda B4000 4x4 standard trany that has just developed a coolant leak at the back of the motor above bell housing. there is some sort of sending unit at back of intake manifold just above the bell housing and the leak appears to be coming from this area. I can't...

I have a 2000 Explorer with 4.0 SOHC. It overheated today and coolant was coming from a small hole in the block under the manifold on the right side (if your sitting in the driver's seat). This happened once before about a year ago and I thought it might be the thermostat, but when it cooled...

I have a 1995 4wd 4.0 6 cyl. Aerostar. Over the past several months my coolant level has been going down on a regular basis. I can't see any obvious leaks and there are no puddles on the ground. I did run a bottle of 'Stopleak" through the radiator just for the heck of it but no change in...

I have a 99 mountaineer it was leaking coolant off and on during the winter and i put stop leak in it ive been meaning to do a flush to clean it out and today when i got home it was leaking again but from like the middle of the motor maybe where the exhaust is or right above it, right above...

Hello all. I'ce seen quite a few posts concerning the air intake manifold on the 4.6 v8. Through my research in this forum, I decided that I needed a gasket change rather than a whole new intake. However after changing the gaskets, I still have a leak coming from the same area. Directly under...

I've had a slow coolant leak on my 2001 Explorer Limited for over a year now. It was leaking from the thermostat housing but I managed to repair that. It now seems to be leaking from further in the engine compartment; I've not really managed to ascertain where from yet. Leak is pretty slow...

So after having a minor coolent leak for a couple of years now I finanly decided to track it down, it ended up being the Heater Control Valve. This morning driving into work it finally gave out (lucky me) I have the part sitting in the car im just a slacker. I'd like to clarify some things...

02 Sport Trac Coolant Leak I need some advice on how to tackle a coolant leak in my '02 Sport Trac with about 145,000 miles. [Edit: Forgot to add, V6 4.0L SOHC] I turned on my heat last week for the first time this year and noticed it started randomly blowing cool and I also noticed the temp...

I've got a 2000 Explorer Sport (2dr) w/ 4.0 X-Vin OHV with 126xxx miles and I've got a few engine issues I'm trying to diagnose, wondering if the issues I'm having are connected - mechanic hasn't been a big help. Here's what I'm seeing: - Check Engine Light has been on for some time...

1998 Ford Ranger 4.0 XLT 4X4 186,000 miles. I have a big leak going on and it appeared to be coming from in between the (Driver's side) head and the lower intake. Being my first time really tearing into an engine this deep, do any of you have any suggestions or tips for me? If anyone has...

Hello All, I use this site constantly and often, but I was a little dismayed that I couldn't find any comprehensive coolant system diagnostics. (hopefully I can help)... I have a 1993 (first gen) Ford Explorer- 4.0L 6 cylinder - 4WD- Eddie Bauer edition Anyways, heres my problem - About...

Hello all fairly new to the forum but very glad to be apart , been reading around for a bunch of things and wow all the info .. SO NOW MY PROBLEM i have a 2000 2Door sport X .. its leaking coolant from under the rear of engine on passenger side .. i've seen posts and tons of replys . I dont...

Hello All, I am new to this forum but belong to several others. I just bought a 97 Ranger XLT S/C 4L this weekend with 70K on it for $3,500 in very nice shape with all the options less the D/J. Anyway I found the heater core bypassed which I thought to be no big deal-I thought wrong as I...

I have a coolant leak somewhere on top of the engine. I have removed the a/c compressor and power steering pump.checked out the freeze plug on the drivers side and replaced the thermostat/gasket. still have a very bad leak. Even when the engine is not running. If I fill the radiator with...

Well, I got back home from college last night to find a bunch of snow in my driveway. In my infinite wisdom, I decided to plow through it, and got my front end buried in a foot and a half drift. I managed to get myself out, but now, I'm convinced I have a coolant leak somewhere... there's...