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Old Nov 28, 2011 | 04:39 AM
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Question Coolant Loss

I have a 1998 Blazer. I just changed a blown intake manifold gasket and also the radiator. I am still losing coolant. Nothing like it was, but still a little bit. I couldn’t drive it before, I can now. I have to refill the radiator after about 150 miles. The oil is clean, so I don’t think it would be a blown head gasket. The heater core isn’t leaking because the floor board is totally dry. I do seem to smell the anti-freeze under the hood though. It only does this after the engine is hot and pressure builds up in the system. Idling it seems to hold coolant just fine. I can’t seem to find the leak. What locations can I check? Any suggestions?
 
Old Nov 28, 2011 | 06:46 AM
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You could try a uv dye kit in the coolant. I take it no puddles anywhere? Is it leaking out near exhaust and burning off giving you the smell?
 
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