HELP!!! Coolant Leak On Back Of Motor On 97 5.7L
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HELP!!! Coolant Leak On Back Of Motor On 97 5.7L
<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w
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I changed the thermostat thinking that is what leaked, but it wasn’t. I replaced the fuel filter and it still hesitates. Is it the lower intake manifold and would that leak coolant?? Also has anyone changed the intake gasket themselves??
I have done a video showing everything in detail: 97 GMC Savana Coolant Leak on 5.7L - YouTube
If you have any questions or need clarification, do not hesitate to ask.
Thank you for any help.
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I have done a video showing everything in detail: 97 GMC Savana Coolant Leak on 5.7L - YouTube
If you have any questions or need clarification, do not hesitate to ask.
Thank you for any help.
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From: kevinkpk
Those codes are O2 sensor upstream, both sides. Is there any white smoke? Also I cannot tell from the video if it is the intake or head gaskets. Zoom in better so I can see. The head gasket would cause an O2 sensor to give false readings, and both sides leaking if it is a head gasket would explain that. Has the engine ever overheated? What has changed?
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