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Monkey Boy
Dodge Dakota
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12/15/2009
15:17:14
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 Subject: 01 3.9 Coolant Leak
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I recently replaced the waterpump on my 01 3.9. Lower radiator hose, bypass hose, thermostat all replaced in the process. I drove it for a day and half with no issues. Then I spotted a coolant leak. I went back and tightened all the bolts on the waterpump, found one that was loose. The leak appeared to have stopped. Now, I can drive the truck all day with no problems. However, if it idles for any amount of time in park, once I shut it off, I get the leak. It doesn't leak much but it is obviously coolant. Also, it appears to be dripping from the bottom of the fan guard so I am pretty sure it isn't from the waterpump. All of the hoses seem to be tight and there is no leak around the thermostat. Also, I had the system pressure tested and it held pressure through two tests. Any ideas?
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Monkey Boy
Dodge Dakota
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12/15/2009
15:19:50
| RE: 01 3.9 Coolant Leak
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Also, this only seems to happen when it idles in park for a period of time. I do not get any sort of leak if I drive from point A to point B and under no circumstance has it overheated.
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Forseti
Dodge Dakota
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12/15/2009
20:35:15
| RE: 01 3.9 Coolant Leak
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Radiator cap old and not holding pressure and causing a drip from the overflow bottle ..
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Monkey Boy
Dodge Dakota
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12/18/2009
01:35:14
| RE: 01 3.9 Coolant Leak
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It can't possibly be THAT easy. Can it?
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Monkey Boy
Dodge Dakota
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12/18/2009
18:44:27
| RE: 01 3.9 Coolant Leak
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I just replaced the radiator cap and topped off the coolant. Let the truck idle for 15 minutes or so then drove it about 5 miles in traffic. Parked it. It still leaks.
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