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Old 01-03-2012, 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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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 01-04-2012, 09:46 AM
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The leak is above the oil pan any ideas?
 
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Old 01-04-2012, 10:39 AM
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heater core running down the firewall perhaps.
 
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Looks like freeze plug or head gasket
 
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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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If you get under and look at engine block you will be able to see the freeze plugs.
 
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