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Old 12-29-2002, 06:17 PM   #1
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Post 3.8 L Coolant leak

My 95 Bonne with 3.8L uncharged engine (90 k miles) is consuming coolant. No external leaks (hoses, clamps, core plugs, water pump, radiator, heater or overflow tank). Coolant side pressure checked hot & cold OK. Coolant sniffed for exhaust; none detected. Here is the crux: the exhaust pipe drips GREEN LIQUID. Engine runs fine (for now). Any comments would be appreciated.

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Old 12-30-2002, 10:37 AM   #2
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It's not going in the oil pan is it? Thats a weird one. Is your coolant the orange crap (dexcool) or green. How much coolant is it using?
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Old 12-30-2002, 07:57 PM   #3
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3.8L coolant leak

I've used the green stuff since mile 1. No coolant in oil (drained and settled for separation). I read about several cases of coolant leaking into the intake via the upper intake manifold (black fiber or plastic) but I didn't think coolant actually circulated above the lower aluminum manifold.
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Old 12-31-2002, 09:08 AM   #4
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Yeah we do keep those upper intakes in stock, cause they crack a lot.
I am pretty sure it has to do with coolant leaking. That would be a good place to look.
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How much are those by the way?
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The pn is 17113136 and they list at 295.00
If you buy em right on the internet you can get them for 200.
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Sound good.
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Re: 3.8 L Coolant leak

i have 2 of those intakes came off a 98 bonneville not sure of the interchange on them if you can use them ill deal with ya need to get them outta my garage
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Old 10-17-2011, 12:36 PM   #10
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Re: 3.8 L Coolant leak

Please check the dates first ,this is a 7 year thread and the solutions are well known.
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