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HELP...01 Dakota, 4.7, auto, - Coolant Leak

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Old 07-29-2015, 04:08 PM
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Default HELP...01 Dakota, 4.7, auto, - Coolant Leak

On my Dakota, I'm seeing antifreeze on the front bumper, driver side. I've looked all over under the hood and can find no evidence of a leak.

It seems to be up high (above the bumper?), but there is also evidence that it's blowing underneath because I can see it on the cross member beam.

Anyone else have this problem? Anybody have any idea what/where the leak could come from.

No water in oil

Thanks for the help. Much appreciated.
 
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Old 07-29-2015, 05:18 PM
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Check your coolant level in the tank? Is it very full? How are the hoses connecting the tank to the radiator cap?

Check the short radiator hose/cap assembly for cracks. It may be leaking under pressure. Could be the cap too.
 
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Old 07-29-2015, 05:23 PM
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Like Dan had said, definitely check the cap as they can bypass into the overflow under pressure while your driving. I had one bad once in another vehicle and found out the antifreeze was coming out of the overflow through the cap which had a deteriorated seal.
 
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Thanks for the replies folks. Much appreciated. Will be getting a pressure test done in a couple days.

Thanks again.
 



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