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  1. 09-12-2016 07:24 PM #1
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    HELP! Massive coolant leak

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    Was just driving along last night when I suddenly lost ALL of my coolant in about a half mile of driving. Got under the car and flushed some water through. It looks like a busted seal, but to what? Please watch the video and let me know what y'all think!



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  2. 09-12-2016 07:48 PM #2
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    that "bushing" is the snub mount. there isn't a seal on it. I would start by pulling the front end off. You'll actually be able to see everything and it isn't hard at all. Then you can try to find the leak. my guess is a radiator hose blew? there's a lot that could have let go up there tho. definitely pull the front lock carrier off. Look up motor pull diy and follow that till you get it off if you are unfamiliar with pulling it. Good luck!


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    I'm going to say cracked thermostat housing.
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    ^^ That would be my 1st guess also.
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    What they said, almost positive it's the thermostat housing. This is the time to make sure you install a metal housing, also if you haven't done the timing belt I'd recommend doing all related timing belt components now while you're in there.
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    Quote Originally Posted by zillarob View Post
    ^^ That would be my 1st guess also.
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    Rip that front end off quick!
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    HELP! Massive coolant leak

    Water pumps can leak out like that. You can take off you timing covers to see if it's wet in there. If it is, then that's probably the problem. Then the front comes off.
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