Re: Hey! Help me fix my Jeep!

From: Josh Battles (josh@omg-stfu.com)
Date: Wed May 25 2005 - 23:42:16 EDT


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TerribleTom wrote:

> Perhaps your sarcasem was lost on me - if infact you were being
> sarcastic, but correct me if I'm wrong - coolant would not come out of
> your AC compressor, and unless you had MAJOR internal engine damage -
> you don't normally see coolant pouring outta the oil pan.

I'm gonna have to agree with pond-boy on this one.

> The waterpump weep hole is one thing to check. That would only show
> loss of coolant when running - as you describe. Also - is it over
> heating? Where is the level of coolant in the overflow/resivore tank?
> You could have coolant pouring outta the drain tubr of the overflow tank
> if the level of coolant in there is too high.

Another good place to check would be the thermostat housing, if the
gasket there is having issues, that might cause some coolant to drip
down the front of the block...

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- Josh
Lowered 2000 Dakota CC 3.9L
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