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Old Jun 26, 2012 | 08:06 AM
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went to work last night knocking sound...now got her home and when i added coolant ( it was empty) it just pours out the bottom at the gasket at the bottom of the pan in front...no water in oil...am I screwed? How do I check for damage?...Have no idea what it could be...any help please
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Old Jun 26, 2012 | 08:12 AM
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also lost about a 1/2 qt oil
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Old Jun 26, 2012 | 08:48 AM
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Sounds like a cracked water jacket or severe leak at one of your freeze plugs.

pics or a better description of where it's actually leaking will help.
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