Drivetrain Colant leak 2006 MCS

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May 2, 2015 | 02:35 PM

jibeho

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Colant leak 2006 MCS

Hello!

Does anyone have any thoughts on what would cause coolant to accumulate in the area circled in red.

Thanks

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May 2, 2015 | 02:38 PM

bavmotors

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Well that's the thermostat housing there, needs a gasket or the entire housing if warped. Easy fix

May 2, 2015 | 04:44 PM

jibeho

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Thanks, I just checked my records and this was replaced in November 2008 with 42,000 miles. I'm at 79,000 miles now, I guess this is a common issue.

May 2, 2015 | 04:48 PM

bavmotors

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jibeho

Thanks, I just checked my records and this was replaced in November 2008 with 42,000 miles. I'm at 79,000 miles now, I guess this is a common issue.

it is a common issue, they may have just replaced the gasket and the housing had an issue. Perhaps they didn't clean off the corrosion, seems early to fail again.

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