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Old 08-15-2004, 10:11 PM
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coolint leak

i dont no where to put this but this is my problem a few days ago i noticed a drip from under the dash right by the gas peddles. it drips on to my feet and at first i thought it was just water from rain but i smelt it and it is coolint leaking from under the dash...what is causing this?
Old 08-15-2004, 10:36 PM
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Leaking heater core.
Old 08-15-2004, 11:41 PM
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i guess i need a new one then?
Old 08-16-2004, 12:43 AM
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More than likely.
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I don't know why it would leak on the drivers side, usually only on the passenger side. Replace the heater core, or just leave it out until the winter.

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