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Old Jun 9, 2014 | 04:29 PM
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Question anti freeze leak

hello guys...i have a problem with my 01XK8. there's anti freeze leaking from the back middle of the engine. my question is, is there some hose or something in that area or where would anti freeze be coming from that far back? thanks
 
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Old Jun 9, 2014 | 04:47 PM
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Possible infamous octopus hose. Check the coolant expansion tank as well. They are known to leak.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2014 | 06:31 PM
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You've also got the hoses under the intake manifold to the firewall. They're in the area you're talking about.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2014 | 06:58 PM
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You've also got the hoses under the intake manifold to the firewall. They're in the area you're talking about.
I have a tiny leak of those that showed up on a pressure test. Parts numbers and names?
 
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Old Jun 10, 2014 | 09:54 AM
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The best picture I could find. Items #1 and 2.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2014 | 09:56 AM
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I bought mine on ebay - was about 180 I think ...
 
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