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Old 04-14-2010, 05:44 PM
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Alright every time i pop my hood everyone instantly says "i smell coolant leak" I can't figure out what it is! I'm NOT leaking! I check it everyday to be safe and my reservoir is always full
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Old 04-18-2010, 07:13 AM
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Default Re: coolant smell

Dint check the reservoir, check the radiator. Make sure all your hoses arenin good condition and aren't cracked or abraided. Other than that, maybe check for cracks or whatever on the radiator, drips around the water pump and your intake gasket.
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Old 11-13-2010, 08:38 PM
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Default Re: coolant smell

I had the same problem. turned out that the seal on the thermostat housing had a tiny seperation which caused pressure leakage, In the long run caused coolant to leak behind on top of the block. Oh by the way be careful just becausr your resevoir is full does not meen your radiator is. check your radiator not your reservoir.

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