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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 03:56 PM
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i change the waterpump and thermostat and seen antifreeze leakin in the back nea the thermostat
 
Old Dec 17, 2010 | 06:47 PM
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did u put a gasket for the thermostat housing if not do so and put some RTV sealant on the one side only and that side would be the side opposite the thermostat. i had the same problem til i put a gasket on the housing. good luck
 
Old Dec 18, 2010 | 11:40 PM
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Yep make sure the t-stat gasket is in place correctly, and you may need to use some RTV
 
Old Dec 20, 2010 | 02:20 PM
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i did that and still leaking some where under the housing, what could it be
 

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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 10:10 PM
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Under the housing is the manifold. Maybe an intake gasket leak.
 
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