Re: 1995 Pickup with coolant leak

<overconsolidated@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>I have a 1995 V6 extracab SR5 Toyota Pickup (not tacoma) that has a
> coolant leak. The leak is coming from the bottom of the engine. I
> thought it was the lower engine block to radiator return hose, but
> when I inspected it, there was no sign of leaking on the hose or
> connection assembly. However, I can still see fluid on parts located
> directly underneath this assembly. Does anyone know what the problem
> might be? What is located beneath the engine block that might be
> allowing this leak and what will it take to get it fixed? I am a do-it-
> yourself type of guy, and would like to fix it myself if I can figure
> out what it is. When I showed it to a mechanic, he didn't believe me
> that it was even leaking - he thought it was power steering fluid,
> which is leaking too, but that is a whole other post in itself.
>
> If anyone could help me, I would greatly appreciate it.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dan
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If the coolant is leaking from the area near the timing cover and crankshaft
pulley, the leak may be coming from the water pump. The water pump has a
weep hole - check it for drips.

Another possibility is from the casting plugs, commonly referred to as
freeze plugs, on the side of the block.
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Ray O
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