I've been working on a 1997 Suburban 1500, It

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1997 suburban 5.7 gas. dripping coolant from front of engin. only saw the drim comming from the crank pully. so i replaced water pump still dripping. stops dripping when coolant reserver is empty.

The top of radiator may be leaking.

May 04, 2017 • 1997 Chevrolet Suburban

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Why is coolant leaking from underneath the center of my cadillac deville 1997? I've replaced everything that has to do with the coolant. There is no water nor fog on the passenger side floor

Well, if the coolant is leakimg from the HVAC drain, then you need a heater core, no matter what. You really have to jack it up and look, but I can give you a couple of pointers......

1. The water pump is leaking. That happens a lot. The coolant is leaking near the front of the car, near the center, but ever so slightly towards the drivers side. You need a special tool to replace it and I think gm has an updated cover and gasket.

2. The water pump housing is leaking. The gaskets that seal it to the block are made of plastic and deteriorate often. The coolant will be leaking at the center of the car, maybe up by the water pump, or back between the engine and transmission.

3. The heater hoses. I have only seen this 2 time, but the metal pipes corrode along the fire wall.

4. You could need a radiator. I have seen the side tanks leak a few times.....

Just A couple of places to look, but you have to get under and look....

Nov 07, 2014 • 1997 Cadillac DeVille

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Coolant leak

It is possible that the housing for the water pump has corroded and the new(hopefully) gasket is unable to seal off properly. Water pumps have a bleed hole underneath before the bearing so that in the event of the seal leaking the water will run out and not affect the bearing. May be the housing was not cleaned properly and a piece of old gasket is preventing the new gasket for fitting properly. If you have doubts that he did the job go back and front him to get the job done properly. Remember that in future the replaced part is yours and you have rights in law to take the old part home with you to prove it was changed.

Jul 14, 2013 • 1997 Nissan Maxima

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Leaking coolant

sounds like its coming from your overflow tank there is no hoses by the passanger tire.. dont sound like its anything to serious

Feb 17, 2013 • 1997 Chevrolet Malibu

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1997 cavalier 2.2 auto, coolant leaking a steady stream, it's running to the left of the main hose that goes into the engine on the top. Is there a gasket on the block other than the head gasket??

Are you referring to the top radiator hose that goes into the thermostat housing? If so then yes you have an o-ring seal on the bottom of the thermostat housing.

Mar 03, 2012 • 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier

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Coolant leak at back of engine suburban. I can fill it in the morning and it will have leaked out when arrive to work. It apparently leaks more when I stop. Replace water pump about 6 months ago when...

Be the first to answer Feb 21, 2018 • 2003 Chevrolet Suburban

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What's the prob with my Vw Gti vr6, when I used

most coolant stop leaks will not work with anti-freeze at all,only clear water only. please read the label on the product and follow it to the letter.most stop leaks will not work under extreme conditions,such as a bad water pump or missing water pump belt,or bad thermostat. with common leaks along the radiator SEAMS they may help some. please seek a mechanic soon,you can damage your engine without proper coolant in it. which can lead to an engine replacement. where the steam is coming from is where your coolant leak is. it may only be a bad or faulty hose. a simple pressure tester rented from auto-zone or avanced automotive will reveal your leak.please follow the instructions with the rental equipment,and you will find the leak in the coolant system quickly. thank you for choosing fixya.com

Sep 17, 2011 • 1997 Volkswagen GTI

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I'm having to add coolant once a week,no signs of external leak.

Check water pump for blockage. Normally when pumps get blocked or have to work against pressure of a clogged cooling system they start losing water through two tiny holes in their housing as a precaution to safeguard the pump from breaking. Further to that you should check the radiator and hoses for tiny craks. You should do so when the engine has reached normal working temperature. You will notice water vapour at this stage where the cracks are.

Dec 06, 2009 • 1997 Chevrolet Suburban

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I have to keep adding a little coolant every 2-300 miles. It seems to drip more than normal for about 30 minutes when I stop. Makes no difference if I use A/C or not. Engine never gets hot or runs rough....

You said it seems to drip more than normal? but you see no leaks? I'm sorry , just a little confused at what you are trying to say.

Aug 13, 2009 • 1997 Chevrolet Suburban

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Heating up

Not sure why on the steering column. On the thermostat, the top hose from radiator to motor, about 2 inches thick. Follow that hose to top of motor, the hose connects to thermostat housing. There are two bolts on it. If I recall, there is a bracket that holds up the belt tensioner that has to be removed/loosened to remove housing.

Sep 16, 2008 • 1997 Chevrolet Suburban

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After you replaced the thermostat did you run the engine with the radiator cap of for 20-30 minutes? If you did not then chances are you have an air bubble in your cooling system. If you remove your radiator cap and run your engine for 20-30 minutes that should solve your problem. Be sure you have extra water or coolant on hand when you do this because you may lose some during this process. If you want you can look in the tips section of this site. I have a step by step instructions as how to do this on there. I hope this helps you out.

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I waited till the thermostat opened once at least. I know this because Periodically I would hold the return hose from the thermostat housing to the radiator and felt it got hot to the touch. I topped it off and called it good to go, should I have waited longer?
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Yes you probably should have waited longer. I have seen it take as long as nearly an hour in order to get all of the air out of a cooling system. That is the longest I have ever seen, but as a rule of thumb you should always allow the vehicle to run for at least 20-30 minutes allowing the thermostat to open and close multiple times.

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Why is coolant leaking from underneath the center of my cadillac deville 1997? I've replaced everything that has to do with the coolant. There is no water nor fog on the passenger side floor