So i've had a coolant leak for the past 2 months and still haven't figured out where its coming from, I've changed the water pump and rad in an effort to fix the issue, both of which are fine... I did however notice a strange drip on the passenger side of the engine by the header valves (see picture)

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3.8 L V6 LE SS

 

Looks like your coolant elbows are leaking..

 

These motors are notorious for leaking at the elbows...
That's what it also looks like to me.

 

I agree and vote elbows. Being made of plastic, they eventually crack... Cheap and easy fix.

BTW - Do some research. For a while Dorman plastic replacements were having issues with pushing out (I had that happen first hand).

 

I would like to thank you all for your help, wouldn't have figured it was something so cheap, it however took nearly 2 1/2 hours to do , was not an easy job.

part of the brackets broke off inside of the intake manifold as well, that was quite the mess indeed.

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Glad you found your leak..

 

Mine only leaked when it heated up. I now have some aluminum ones in it.

 

aluminum would have been better but plastic should hold for a while

 

ZZP sells them for like $10 I think

 

What part had you stumped?