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Old 08-23-2013, 05:27 PM
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I have a 96 blazer that is leaking coolant from somewhere in the back of the engine. When I tried burping the coolant system the coolant was leaking under the car from around the transmission. I have replaced the water pump and the t-stat. Any help?
 

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Old 08-23-2013, 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Jlhazen
I have a 96 blazer that is leaking coolant from somewhere in the back of the engine. When I tried burping the coolant system the coolant was leaking under the car from around the transmission. I have replaced the water pump and the t-stat. Any help?


The 4.3 is notorious for the intake leaking. It leaks out around the base on the intake and dribbles down the back of the block.
 
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Old 08-23-2013, 06:02 PM
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Thanks for the advice ill have to check it out
 
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Sounds like an intake manafold gasket repair. I did this repair twice. I posted a thread about the procedure and tips if you want to do it yourself! Check it out
 
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check the steel tube that connects to the intake for the heater. The plastic retainer and rubber in there could be shot....it's a popular place to leak
 
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Tore down and replaced the intake manifold gasket. Had a little trouble getting the distributor timing right but when I did it fired right up. No leak and she runs between 194 and 198/199 when hot. Thanks for the help.
 
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