Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech
01-03-2015, 11:29 AM
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Re: 2000 xlt mysterious coolant leak
Well thanks for the replies. Forgot to mention that you have to pull the fan shroud, fan clutch, and radiator as well as the p/s, a/c bracket (5 bolts-studs) to gain access to the timing cover. ...
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Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech
01-02-2015, 08:21 AM
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Replies: 12
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Re: 2000 xlt mysterious coolant leak
Did not replace the timing chain as it had no deflection on the driver side and the sprockets looked fine. I agree that this would be the right time to replace it though. How long do these chains...
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Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech
01-01-2015, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 12
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Re: 2000 xlt mysterious coolant leak
Well found the leak. It was coming from the driver side timing cover at the top. Took a/c, p/s bracket off and squeezed top hose. Leaking at a seam behind the water pump. To make a long story...
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Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech
12-27-2014, 12:14 PM
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Re: 2000 xlt mysterious coolant leak
http://i57.tinypic.com/2ue1to6.jpg
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These pictures are from the driver side of the engine. I checked the weep hole on top of...
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Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech
12-26-2014, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 12
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2000 xlt mysterious coolant leak
First time poster so bear with. I have a 2000 XLT 3.0 with 128,000 on it. Problem is I have a coolant leak somewhere on the driver side near the water pump but looks like it is coming from behind...
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