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Old 06-13-2017, 04:29 PM
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Default Coolant leak

Hey I have a slight leak I can visually see where it is but I don't know what part it is and I won't lie I don't know a ton about cars. But I would rather fix it myself if I can get someone to identify the part I need to replace or how to fix it
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Old 06-13-2017, 10:25 PM
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Your coolant is leaking on the forum making it difficult to use the forum?
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You posted in the wrong section. This is for problems using the forum - i.e. logging in etc.

Every generation of Mustang has its' own section. That is where you post about your specific issues with your car.
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Old 06-13-2017, 10:51 PM
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Oops sorry for the mistake
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Old 06-14-2017, 06:51 AM
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I asked one of the mods for this section to move it - but you didn't list the year or if you are a V6 or V8 so he can get it to the correct section.
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Old 06-15-2017, 12:47 AM
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It's a 2007 v6 4 litre
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Old 06-15-2017, 06:33 AM
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Most likely it is the thermostat housing then - very common failure. The plastic splits and you lose coolant; quite often mistaken for a water pump leak because of how the coolant runs down.

Lot of information about it in the S197 V6 section
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Old 07-14-2017, 08:59 PM
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Thermostat housing or water pump. Thermostat housing is prone to leaking. Its made of cheap "thermal plastic". Terrible design. Wheres the leak?
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How many miles on your V6?
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Old 07-16-2017, 05:37 AM
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could also be the freeze plugs on your engine valley
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He must have fixed it, hasn't been on since his last post.
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