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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 08:12 PM
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A decent amount of coolant is coming out of the location shown right above the marked line above the arrow. What is the best way to go about this? Will I have to remove the SC along with the fuel rail? What is probably causing the leak?



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Can't make out much on the bolts. Most likely it'* coolant wicking up a bolt or an LIM gasket leak. Can you try and get better pics with more light.
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Not sure what you mean? Its right above that black line, not the bolts nearby. You can enlarge the above pics by clicking on them. I can get better pics for sure, but I don't see why you would need them. The coolant seeps out from that tan piece that is bolted onto the engine and the engine itself. Right where they meet it seems.



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Just took these as requested.

This is just a puddle to the left of the leak. This is NOT where the leak is. I did not see any coolant coming out of this spot when I pressure tested the radiator.


These are pics of the leak (above the black line)










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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 09:20 PM
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i have the same problem in those same areas, dont know quite sure whats causing it, heres my post i made a few weeks ago (check out my pics)

http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...c.php?p=971361


I partly solved the problem by loosening some of the bolts, applying some RTV and then tightening them back up, that has made most of the leak go away, but its still there.
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Originally Posted by jr's3800
Repair this issue and do it soon.... The gaskets are starting to leak... There is no ifs ands or butts.... The gaskets need to be replaced...
Which gaskets? Just the LIM? Also what if the leak is left alone for awhile?
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I really appreciate your help! So I assume i'll have to remove the SC so what all will I need?

1. SC Gasket
2. LIM Gasket
3. Fuel injector O-rings?

It would be nice to have everything when I go to start this. I'm not sure what all I would need however. Also while i'm down there, are there any good maintenance procedures to perform?
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Yes, that does appear to be the LIM gaskets.

On gaskets to get. When you get the SC gasket, the Felpro'* appear to come with the coolant o-rings, Dealership ones will not come with the o-rings. You will need them.

Add a TB gasket as well. This will be a good time to clean it up.
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