Thermostat Issue?
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Thermostat Issue?
Hi all,
I have a 97 Dakota sport, 3.3L V6. Just yesterday I heard my belts squeak like they were wet, and then began to smell the antifreeze. So I popped the hood and saw that I have coolant leaking from the thermostat housing area. I haven't pulled the hose (replaced summer of 08) and therm housing off yet, but I am hoping it's just the thermostat.
Does that sound about right? Would it leak like that if the thermostat simply went bad, or am I looking at something worse?
Thanks everyone,
Jason
I have a 97 Dakota sport, 3.3L V6. Just yesterday I heard my belts squeak like they were wet, and then began to smell the antifreeze. So I popped the hood and saw that I have coolant leaking from the thermostat housing area. I haven't pulled the hose (replaced summer of 08) and therm housing off yet, but I am hoping it's just the thermostat.
Does that sound about right? Would it leak like that if the thermostat simply went bad, or am I looking at something worse?
Thanks everyone,
Jason
#3
What is it about the water pump going bad that enables the leak from the thermostat housing area?
Also, I forgot to mention, a couple of times last week, my oil pressure gauge bottomed out and triggered a "Check Gauges" warning light. But it would almost immediately return to normal. Is that related to the other?
Thanks,
J
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#6
Thanks for the help guys.