Re: [Amc-list] OT: Finding a coolant leak...

[Matt Haas <mhaas@xxxxxxx>]

I went through that on my 96 Ram. After I fixed the radiator, it started 
leaking around the thermostat housing. I fixed that and then the bypass 
hose on the water pump started leaking. After I replaced all of the 
hoses, it was fine.

If you can't find the leak, you can get a dye kit. You put the dye in 
the coolant, drive it around, and then look at everything under a black 
light. You'll be able to see the dye and find the leak that way.

Matt

On 1/9/2009 12:39 AM, A Griffith spouted this sage advice:
> Okay, NOT one of my Rambers but a Dodge....
> 
> We've got a 2002 Dodge Dakota and it has a coolant leak.  After it heats up, I 
> can smell anti-freeze when I walk in front of the car.  There's no visible 
> leaks so I took it to the dealer and they said it was a leaky radiator...
> 
> Well, a $300 radiator and many cuts and scratches later I STILL smell the 
> leak!
> 
> Can anyone give me some tips on how to find the problem???
> 
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