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Old Sep 20, 2009 | 06:05 PM
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I installed a new intake and i new carb. I wasn't planning on it but i ended up removing the EGR and the AIR pump. I started to fill up the radiator with coolant and after maybe half a gallon it starts to leak from I dont know where. It looked like it was from the hose that connects to the water pump but its not. I cant think of anywhere else this leak can be coming from. I need some serious help
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Old Sep 20, 2009 | 06:39 PM
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if it looks like it's coming from that are it can only be a few places. the water pump to block mating surfaces. the radiator hose, the heater hose or there is a small weap hole on the bottom of the water pump that it can be leaking from also
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Old Sep 20, 2009 | 09:17 PM
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Why not finish filling up the system and run down to A/Zone and use their pressure checking pump and I guarantee you will find it easily under pressure.
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Old Sep 20, 2009 | 09:59 PM
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I cant make it down the street before i get to hot. I drove about a block and had to shut her down. But the garage I use might be able to do that for me thanks for that idea.
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