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Old 06-09-2014, 04:29 PM
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Question anti freeze leak

hello guys...i have a problem with my 01XK8. there's anti freeze leaking from the back middle of the engine. my question is, is there some hose or something in that area or where would anti freeze be coming from that far back? thanks
 
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Old 06-09-2014, 04:47 PM
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Possible infamous octopus hose. Check the coolant expansion tank as well. They are known to leak.
 
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Old 06-09-2014, 06:31 PM
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You've also got the hoses under the intake manifold to the firewall. They're in the area you're talking about.
 
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Old 06-09-2014, 06:58 PM
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You've also got the hoses under the intake manifold to the firewall. They're in the area you're talking about.
I have a tiny leak of those that showed up on a pressure test. Parts numbers and names?
 
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Old 06-10-2014, 09:54 AM
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The best picture I could find. Items #1 and 2.
 
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Old 06-10-2014, 09:56 AM
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I bought mine on ebay - was about 180 I think ...
 
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