Coolant leak

Aug 13, 2003 4 Replies

Ok, folks. I have yet another problem. Just as a reminder, I have a 98 Mustang GT 4.6litre V8 5-speed manual. I was flushing the radiator earlier today because I figured it's been a while & why the hell not. So anyway.. before this I noticed a slight coolant loss when I filled up on gas (I always check fluids). I was constantly re-filling. I noticed today though that when I started the car up after flushing it (all hoses were secure & in good condition) that it was spurting coolant out. I can't really say what from because i don't know what part it is... it's where the upper radiator hose on the driver's side goes from the coolant container (reservoir?) to . Anyone have this problem? What part is it? Anybody happent o know? it's held in place by 2 screws. I greatly appreciate any feedback. Thanks folks.


-Mike


um, thermostat housing, maybe?

Exactly, and it's two bolts...not screws. Also, the upper radiator hose goes to the radiator, not the overflow tank. Get a new o-ring and thermostat (may as well since it's open) and repalce them.

ok SCRATCH that no coolant loss whatsoever B.S. I barely made it freaking home just a sec ago. What sort of gasket/O-ring seal or whatever do I need to get again? Thanks.

-Mike

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kk, Thanks keith. I'll take YOUR word for it instead of his this time & see how it goes. Pardon the newbie-ness. This is the first car i've ever done any work to myself. I can't afford to keep paying ppl to tell me what's wrong w/ my car & fixing it.

-Mike

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