2001 coolant leak

[jstride]

wifes van just started lossing coolant, can see underneath put cant see where its coming from . possibilites? thanks

[tempfixit]

Originally Posted by jstride

wifes van just started lossing coolant, can see underneath put cant see where its coming from . possibilites? thanks

what year,

what engine

drive it up on car ramps to look.

which side of engine is leak, front-- back??

need more info.

[jstride]

2001 winstar 3.8 l leaking somewhere on right side

[Percon]

Check radiator hose, water pump.

[Scrapper]

Originally Posted by Percon

Check radiator hose, water pump.

hope not head gasket is it missing? and keep going on checking the above.

[jstride]

just checked fluid down just a little but there is some foaming action going on. and i can smell coolant inside slightly but no wet spots.im scared this is not good

[jstride]

by the way its about 0 wind chill out in tx so no i am not working on i!

[wiswind]

Most likely not caused by the head gasket.....1995 model year had issues with the head gasket, all other years are MUCH more reliable in that regard.
They made changes that seem to have corrected the problem.

On the right (passenger) side, several hoses, front cover (aka timing cover) gasket, cross over tube and water pump are possible causes.
Also, lower intake manifold gaskets can leak like this.
Of course, ALL these things are not bad (just typing the list makes me nervous)......only 1 is going to be causing the leak.
It can be quite difficult for the pro's to determine what is leaking.....much less us DIY folks.

[jstride]

yes i know! motor position and cramped quarters makes it really tough!