natedogco2007
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- Bennettsville S.C.
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- 97 V8 awd explorer XLT
hey all.... i know that this is a bad thing to see but i am not too sure that it is caused by something internal. ok so i know i have a radiator leak on the pass side near the oil fill tube and loses coolant more so when it's cold outside. i just changed the oil no more than 3 days ago and saw no indication of water in the oil or any problems with the oil. the truck is still running fine, idling fine, not making any white smoke, no sweet smelling exhaust, and no indication of water on the dipstick. the only place that moisture seems to be present is on the bottom of the fill cap. my main question is.... can a leaking radiator cause enough condensation on the inside of the fill tube and fill cap? or do i possibly have a leak in the head gasket/ intake? i will try to do a compression test tom to see about the head gasket, but the lack of water in the crackcase leads me to believe it may be on that side. it is a 5.0 explorer with 200,000 miles ( mostly highway miles). is a lil white residue on the fill tube normal in the winter? never really paid any attention to it before. would mainly like some input of the 5.0 and their rate of problems. thanks to all in advance.