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Can't find Coolant leak

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bbbngowc

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Changed my engine mounts and tranny mount. Took the car out for a test spin and when I came back there's coolant leaking from the back of the engine somewhere. I think when the engine was lifted to get to the mounts a hose or something came loose. I'm really not in the mood to lift the engine out to find this leak, is there another way to find / plug this leak without lifting the engine?
 

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Easiest way is to probably just run the car and look for it. Also just check where the coolant is and follow it up to its highest point.
 

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Look at all your heater hoses.

They loosen over time, and jacking the engine will stress the connection and help the leak.

I did the same Sat, and mine were loose from not being tightened for six months.
 
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Cool. I'll def give this a look see tomorrow.
 

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Yup....heater hoses or lower intake manifold would be my guess. Especially coming from the back of the engine.
 

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use a pressure tester, that will build pressure in the cooling system which will help you find leaks.
 

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^ +1

i used my aire compressor and put pressure in one of the hoses untill it starts leaking.. easiest way..oh and if u still have original hoses, remeber that one of them might be cracked...
 
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black87ttop said:
use a pressure tester, that will build pressure in the cooling system which will help you find leaks.
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Definately the best way
 
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