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Leaking coolant?

FordBoy101

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Albuquerque, New Mexico
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1998 Ford Explorer Sport
When I first got my ex it leaked coolant so we took into the shop and they told us it was faulty hose clamp. So they replaced it. Week later, still leaking coolant. Took it back in and they said the radiator was cracked, so we replaced the radiator, followed by replacing the water pump (previous owner told us would be needing a new one soon so figured why not.)

Now, coolant is not leaking anywhere that we can see, however, after running the ex for a while and putting it into park you can smell coolant and my overfil reserviour is having to be refilled every week.

Question: Where's the leak? Could it be the heatercore? There is no physical appearance of coolant leaking anywhere. Anyone have similar problem? Or a solution?
Thanks!
 






Seeping from the head gasket, running down the side of the block, evaporating before it drips onto the ground. Doesnt take much antifreeze to smell bad.
 












I will have to check it out tomorrow and will let you guys know. I'll see if I can post some pics
 






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