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1988 dodge dakota pickup truck water leak
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nikkifisher
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Apr 23, 2009, 8:05 AM
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1988 dodge dakota pickup truck water leak
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I have a 1988 dodge dakota V6 2 wheel drive pickup truck.It is leajing water from just above the starter. (quit a bit I may add) is this caused by a blown head gasket or this the location of the freeze plug? if so could this leak be caused by a worn freeze plug? or is it a blown head gasket? I checked my oil after wiping the stick off and the oil appears to be fine.
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Hammer Time
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Apr 23, 2009, 3:45 PM
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Re: 1988 dodge dakota pickup truck water leak
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You have duplicated your question.
Here is what I posted on the other question
A head gasket is quite unlikely.
There are freeze plugs behind the starter and also on the back of the head which can be leaking. It can also be a leaking intake manifold gasket or a heater hose leaking on top of the manifold.
The best bet is to pressure test the cooling system so you can follow the leak to it's source. Use a small mirror if necessary.
Here's what the pressure tester looks like. Many of the discount parts stores will loan or rent one to you.
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