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Coolant leak 2012 Connect XLT


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Hi everybody.  Have a XTL that used to belong to IBM with shelving, window cages, etc.  Have replaced coolant recovery bladder that was split and recovery hoses.  Now have a situation where coolant system has  puked antifreeze drivers side when parked on driveway, substantial amount,  then won't do it again.  Think it has original radiator hoses, for which I just bought replacements, but not put on yet.  Any ideas?  Pressure test the system?

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Bar's Leaks or similar product? I had a pretty substantial block leak in my Aurora and Mr Goodwrench convinced me to try their secret stuff before tearing into it. That was years ago, and no problem since.

 

Could just be overflow too. I'd consider just driving it, checking the level often, packing a spare bottle of afreeze, and keeping your fingers crossed.

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Replace the hoses, and the hose clamps.  No matter what, your van is 9 years old.  Hoses and belts are part of regular maintenance.  Those hoses probably need to be replaced before they burst under load and cause a bigger problem.   I would think that you could idle the van, look under the hood with a flashlight, and see a wet spot or a leak.  Radiator fluid is colored, so you won't need a tracer dye.  Top it off, then keep an eye on it.  

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