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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 06:14 PM
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My coolant for some reason is always low. I have been adding water to it to keep it at the correct level, but it keeps on going down. There must be a leak somewhere, but there is no puddle under the car. Someone told me i could use a new head gasket. Do you guys have any ideas.
Old Aug 13, 2007 | 06:29 PM
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any smoke from the exhaust?
Old Aug 13, 2007 | 06:34 PM
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mine was doing the same thing but it was a leak from the back of the upper manifold. so leak test it to help u find where its coming from.
Old Aug 13, 2007 | 06:36 PM
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i just went to fill it up agian and there is definatly a pretty bigleak. There is no smoke coming from the exhuast. Is a leak an expensive fix?
Old Aug 13, 2007 | 06:50 PM
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Itook the coolant bottle off and there is a big crack in the side of it. Where can i get a new one of these?

Sorry for the double post.
Old Aug 13, 2007 | 07:49 PM
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I think your talking about the overflow tank http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...coverflow.aspx

Im sure you could get it on ebay or junkyard..
Old Aug 13, 2007 | 09:11 PM
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I have a used one for sale
Old Aug 14, 2007 | 09:04 AM
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thanks for the help. Im releaved its something minor.
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