If it were the head gasket, he'd probably be noticing more than he is. That
t-stat housing seems to be very leak-prone. Mine had a super-slow leak (but
I did have a green crust around it), several other people here have had it,
as well as a number of Durangos.
But at 80K, hoses and the water pump are definitely worth checking. Maybe
the heater core too.
"Stlaurent Mr Steven" <STLAURENTS@MCTSSA.USMC.MIL> wrote in message
news:5F7587961057D211ABE9004095102F78031C29E3@ex.mctssa.usmc.mil...
>
> You have a leak.
>
> Try the following: 1) inspect all hoses, 2) check water pump area for
> leakage (gasket), 3) inspect thermostat housing leakage (gasket), and 4)
> inspect all freeze plugs for any leakage.
>
> If all four areas have no leakage, then mount the truck on a lift to
inspect
> the engine block. Hopefully, this is not the problem, Brian.
>
> --------------------------------------
> Steven St.Laurent
> C4i System Engineer
> C4i Engineering Branch, PSD, MCTSSA
> MARCORSYSCOM, U.S. Marine Corps
> Office (760) 725-2506 (DSN Prefix: 365)
> "Never be content with somebody else definition
> of you. Instead, define yourself by your own beliefs,
> your own truths, your own understanding of who
> you are. Never be content until you are happy with
> the unique person GOD has created you to be."
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Brian Mingle [mailto:bsm11@cornell.edu]
> Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2002 6:12 AM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: DML: Head Gasket Question
>
>
> Hi All,
>
> Since I have owned my truck, I have noticed a burnt anti freeze smell. It
> gets stronger as the truck warms up. I have also noticed that the
reservoir
> next to the radiator seems to dry up, no matter how much I fill it. Is
this
> normal, or do I have a bad head gasket? If neither, can someone shed some
> light on it for me.
>
> Thanks
>
> Brian S. Mingle
> 1998 Dodge Dakota Club Cab Sport 4X4
> 5.2 Magnum V8
> Performance Accessories 3" body Lift
> Soon to have Yokohama Geolander 33X12.50 15's
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