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Old 11-12-2011, 08:23 PM
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small coolant leak on drivers side, 3.5L

small coolant leak on drivers side when care sits over night. Car has 3.5L engine with 118000 miles. Purchased used a few months ago. Just started leaking a week or so ago. Dash came on with low coolant level. Added a small amount of coolant ( at the add coolant level line) and then started noticing small amounts of coolant under car in the mornings. Any suggestions or ideas?
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Old 11-13-2011, 12:55 PM
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Re: small coolant leak on drivers side, 3.5L

On that side it may be a hose, but it's probably crossover gaskets. They're kind if hard to see, an inspection mirror will help. Fairly common on this eng.
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Old 11-13-2011, 09:39 PM
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Re: small coolant leak on drivers side, 3.5L

are these gaskets hard to replace? Are they any instructions pictures anywhere to help me get started on this project.
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Re: small coolant leak on drivers side, 3.5L

It's a fairly in depth proceedure, I would look for a manual for some guidance. But first you should find out FOR SURE what is leaking.
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