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Coolant leak from rear of engine

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Old 12-17-2021, 11:43 AM
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Hi,
I have a 2007, 5.7L, 1500 Ram with 150K miles.
I've started noticing a coolant puddle under the truck, from the rear of the engine. Figured it was the heater hoses on the fire wall. I took a close look there and the hoses are not leaking.
The coolant is drippings from the bellhousing. I can not see a trail of it coming from the top and collecting at the bellhousing. It appears to be from in-between the engine and transmission.
Is this likely a core plug or the head gasket? Anything else back there that I need to check?
There is no coolant in the oil, just did an oil change a few weeks ago and the oil looked fine. Truck runs great, not other issues with engine performance.

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Old 12-17-2021, 01:07 PM
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Found it.
I decided to look in the front of the engine also and there it is. It's from the thermostat or the water pump. At least I know where to start.
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