98v70dad
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- Vehicle Year
- 1996
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 3.0L
- Transmission
- Automatic
- 2WD / 4WD
- 2WD
I've noticed a tiny leak at the typical location (passenger side top visible bolt) and am wondering if there is a way to "fix" it temporarily or indefinitely. Removing the cover and replacing the gasket is a lot of work for an almost 30 year old truck, Paying someone to do it will cost about what the truck is worth. I could do it myself but even though I like working on cars its really way more than I want to do.
The leak is more like a weep. It takes 6 months to lose 2 cups worth of coolant. So, I have thought of a couple of options. 1) Do nothing and keep topping up the coolant 2) Try tightening the bolt at the leak a bit 3) Take the bolt out clean it up chase the threads and reseal it with permatex and teflon tape 4) Put some Bar's leaks liquid aluminum in and see if it helps. I'm leaning towards the Bar's leaks and hoping for the best.
Typically, I don't like repairs in a bottle but the leak is pretty small and the truck is old. A little extra "protection" everywhere might not be a bad idea. I would do a thorough flush and fill of the coolant first. I think I may eventually bite the bullet and do the gasket replacement along with radiator and hoses but now is not the time because I'm too busy with other projects.
Thoughts/suggestions. ??????
The leak is more like a weep. It takes 6 months to lose 2 cups worth of coolant. So, I have thought of a couple of options. 1) Do nothing and keep topping up the coolant 2) Try tightening the bolt at the leak a bit 3) Take the bolt out clean it up chase the threads and reseal it with permatex and teflon tape 4) Put some Bar's leaks liquid aluminum in and see if it helps. I'm leaning towards the Bar's leaks and hoping for the best.
Typically, I don't like repairs in a bottle but the leak is pretty small and the truck is old. A little extra "protection" everywhere might not be a bad idea. I would do a thorough flush and fill of the coolant first. I think I may eventually bite the bullet and do the gasket replacement along with radiator and hoses but now is not the time because I'm too busy with other projects.
Thoughts/suggestions. ??????