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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 04:21 AM
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Hi, I have a 2004 and have a coolant leak. My problem is a few of my friends have looked at it and tell me I don't have a leak. Well it just so happens that when I take it to them it doesn't leak. It seems to leak a little when the car sits overnight. I need to find a decent mechanic that works on vets. It might be the water pump but I need to find where the coolant is leaking. Know anyone in Riverside, Ca. area? Thanks for your time.
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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 05:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Linduh56
Hi, I have a 2004 and have a coolant leak. My problem is a few of my friends have looked at it and tell me I don't have a leak. Well it just so happens that when I take it to them it doesn't leak. It seems to leak a little when the car sits overnight. I need to find a decent mechanic that works on vets. It might be the water pump but I need to find where the coolant is leaking. Know anyone in Riverside, Ca. area? Thanks for your time.
Why not just have it pressure tested first. Will run between $25 and $40 dollars and may likely pinpoint the problem for you before begining expensive repairs. Oh, and you know what they say about opinions...
If you are handy and can get a coolant tank top to pressurize the system, you can do it too or just try a radiator repair shop first.
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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 06:01 AM
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Thank you I will do that!
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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 08:16 AM
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Where are you seeing the puddle from sitting over night? I can suggest a place out there that I used while I was there. Two places actually and they are practically next door to each other. First one is a dealer whom I was able to fully trust...Rochard Hibbard Chevrolet in Montclare. The other place is a repair place jusr around the corner from them called Connie and Dicks. They too were honest and did good work.
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It looks like the water pump area. Thanks for the information.
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