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nikkifisher
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Apr 23, 2009, 7:45 AM
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I have a 1988 dodge dakota V6 2 wheel drive pickup truck.It is leajing water from just above the starter. (quit a bit I may add) is this caused by a blown head gasket or this the location of the freeze plug? if so could this leak be caused by a worn freeze plug? or is it a blown head gasket? I checked my oil after wiping the stick off and the oil appears to be fine.
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Rick Dempsey
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Apr 23, 2009, 9:00 AM
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hard to say. I generally follow a leak to its highest point. The use of a black light helps here as well.
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Hammer Time
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Apr 23, 2009, 3:40 PM
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A head gasket is quite unlikely.
There are freeze plugs behind the starter and also on the back of the head which can be leaking. It can also be a leaking intake manifold gasket or a heater hose leaking on top of the manifold.
The best bet is to pressure test the cooling system so you can follow the leak to it's source. Use a small mirror if necessary.
Here's what the pressure tester looks like. Many of the discount parts stores will loan or rent one to you.
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way2old
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Apr 23, 2009, 3:45 PM
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UH Hammer-----you forgot the picture.
Being way2old is why I need help from younger minds
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Hammer Time
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Apr 23, 2009, 3:47 PM
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Thanks Tom,
I didn't forget. I posted it as an attachment because I hadn't figured out how to get it into the body yet.
OK, I think I figured it out
It appears it still didn't take though
One more try
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(This post was edited by Hammer Time on Apr 23, 2009, 4:13 PM)
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way2old
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Apr 23, 2009, 4:31 PM
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Being way2old is why I need help from younger minds
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nikkifisher
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Apr 24, 2009, 7:20 AM
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thanx to all of you who had replied to my problem. You have all been a great help and again thank you.
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