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Old 08-16-2010, 09:05 PM
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95 cherokee sport is still leaking coolant i have determined it is not the rad or rad hoses. At first I thought it was leaking from the bottom rad hose because the fluid is coming down from around the block somewheres and coming down onto the bottom rad hose. I cant really see any visible cracks or anything and Im not exactly sure what to look for.. any suggestions on where this leak is coming from and what i can do?
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Water pump or t-stat housing?
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^ This.
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The coolant also only leaks once the system is good and warm/hot so if it was the water pump wouldnt that leak overnight when the engine is cool as well? what could be causing it to only leak when its warm is it possible i have a crack in the block? or sumthing else?
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Don't think temperature, think pressure.
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Thanks looks like im going to need some luck!
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Nah, a Jeeps just nuts & bolts, like a biga$$ Lego kit, you'll be fine.
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check your freeze plugs they r on the block right under the header i had a problem with a rusted one a while back
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