Coolant leak

[Hockeygoon]

My 2005 is now leaking coolant - on top of all the other issues. I haven't crawled under it yet - haven't had time the last couple of days. Its on the passenger side in the reservoir area - only lower. The heater core hoses are fine and everything that can be seen from top appears dry - anything down low on that side that involves coolant - besides a freeze plug?

Nothing leaking inside and no coolant smell inside - just a small puddle in the garage every morning.

 

[TypeRx]

Look at the lower hose near the thermostat. I had a small leak from that joint. Replaced the hose and clamp and all is well. Also check out the overflow reservoir and make sure the hoses are seated right.


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[Hockeygoon]

I'll check the lower hose - the overflow tank area is dry - both visually and felt the hoses on it and the hoses leading to the heater core.

If the lower hose leaks - does it run towards the back of the engine?

 

[twowings]

The wind is going to push a lot of the liquid towards the back of the engine....

 

[rbtconsultants]

The freeze plug on the back of my passenger head was dripping. It dripped down on the exhaust pipe. I couldn't figure out where it was coming from because it is behind the head next to the firewall, right under the coolant reservoir. Eventually and suddenly it went from a drip to a leak and I lost the coolant in the engine, overheated, and dropped a valve.

Don't ignore it.

Bob

 

[Hockeygoon]

The freeze plug on the back of my passenger head was dripping. It dripped down on the exhaust pipe. I couldn't figure out where it was coming from because it is behind the head next to the firewall, right under the coolant reservoir. Eventually and suddenly it went from a drip to a leak and I lost the coolant in the engine, overheated, and dropped a valve.

Don't ignore it.

Bob

That explains a couple things. I notice when its being driven there doesn't seem to be much or any puddle - most likely burning off on contact with the hot exhaust pipe. When it sits over night the garage it leaves a mess.