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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 11:43 AM
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I have no idea were its coming from. Its under the car and closer to the passenger side but its more towards the middle. leak.jpg
 
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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 11:44 AM
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The little picture is were the leak is coming from the spots were it looks clean is were the leak is coming from. click on the picture to view bigger thank you
 
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Old Jan 4, 2012 | 09:46 AM
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The leak is above the oil pan any ideas?
 
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Old Jan 4, 2012 | 10:39 AM
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heater core running down the firewall perhaps.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2012 | 04:44 PM
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Looks like freeze plug or head gasket
 
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Old Jan 4, 2012 | 06:41 PM
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The stuff on the oil pan ended up being just residue but on the ball housing there wasanti freeze leaking into it. Do you think it's the freeze plug?
 
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Old Jan 5, 2012 | 04:32 PM
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If you get under and look at engine block you will be able to see the freeze plugs.
 
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