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Steves RT360
Dodge Dakota
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3/21/2005
09:12:23
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I have a coolant leak that appears to be dripping from the front of the transmission housing visable from underneath the truck. It's not a constant drip. It appears only to happens within an hour of shutting of the truck. It leaves about a puddle the size of my palm and that's it. I can't see any signs of leaks on any of the hoses heater/radiator. Everything looks dry viewing the engine compartment. Does anyone have any ideas of what it might be. Thanks
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Dr Vinculum
Dodge Dakota
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8/12/2005
13:03:38
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I just found the exact same thing on my '99 4x4 5.2L! I cant seem to locate the source, but I need to put coolant in every week or so because of this leak. Is there a freeze out plug that could be leaking? How many are on each side of the 5.2L ?
Dr V
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Bob Lincoln
Dodge Dakota
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8/12/2005
13:17:51
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Steves RT360, are you sure it's coolant and not A/C condensation? Have you had to add coolant each time?
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leaky
Dodge Dakota
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8/12/2005
15:34:06
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Mine's done the same thing for a while now.
It is one of two freeze plugs on the very back of the block where the tranny meets the block. I have the same symptoms as rt360. I looked for weeks before I found the source. The best way to check is to remove your starter and look up in the hole with a small mirror and a flash light. If you are more adventurous try removing the flywheel dust plate to get a better look.
The damn thing is just out of reach to fix myself so I am having a tranny shop drop the tranny and replace the two plugs (steel) with brass plugs. The tranny shop I called said this happens all the time with our dodge trucks. The quote is about $350 for labor and 98 cents for the plug.
I called the dealer and they said there is quite a few plugs in the block, two of which are on the back of the block, Four down each side and I think they said one on each head (or just below the head) in back as well.
97 CC 5.2L 2WD, Mopar Comp, Flowmaster 50s w/duals, KN FIPK, 50MM TB
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Dr Vinculum
Dodge Dakota
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8/14/2005
00:48:32
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What a design! I'd rather fix the problem by dropping a smallblock CHEVY in
If it would cost my only $350 in labor to have this done, I guess I would not complain too bad. Seems pretty cheap considering the cost of labor most shops charge.
Dr V!
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