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Old Oct 14, 2012 | 09:48 AM
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Yesterday I noticed a good size puddle of oil when pulling out of the garage! GREAT!!! Went to the store and when I came out another puddle but this time it was coolant! Even better!!!
The coolant and the oil seem to be leaking from the same area right underneath the center of the motor.
So I decided to snap a pic to get a better look,,,what a scary picture that was.!!
I recently replaced the radiator, water pump, fuel pump, fuel pump relay, and intake.
So I am a little scarred! Help any suggestions??
 

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Old Oct 14, 2012 | 11:41 AM
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The green stuff is coolent. Thighen up the hose clamps. ALL the hose clamps.
 
Old Oct 14, 2012 | 03:55 PM
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Thanks!i HOPE thats all it is.
 
Old Oct 14, 2012 | 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by cherijonmaui
Also about two weeks ago there was a smaller puddle of a clear oily fluid right underneath the right rear wheel well .No one has been able to figure that one out!!I had one mechanic suggest it may be hydraulic fluid from the convertible top??
Sounds more like power steering fluid since the reservoir and lines are on the passenger side near the wheel well.

Green is engine coolant, as stated. Wipe off all the area's you find it and then drive it for a little bit and stick a piece of cardboard under the car to find the leak.
 
Old Oct 14, 2012 | 07:24 PM
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ThankS
 
Old Oct 14, 2012 | 07:30 PM
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what motor is this, could be a plastic elbow if its a v6
 
Old Oct 14, 2012 | 10:07 PM
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The clear oily fluid near the rear wheel well could also be brake fluid. Look under the car while someone else stands on the brake pedal.
You may have a rusty/holy/broken/cracked steel line, a leaky junction, or a split rubber hose.
 
Old Oct 19, 2012 | 10:20 PM
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Well,It isnt brake fluid checked that (thanks for the suggestion) this one has us stumped!!Its a v 6
As for the front end issue/leak.thinking its a the rear main seal?maybe?? or worse head gasket
although i dont think i will be so lucky that it would only be a loose hose I still need to check them ALL!
Thanks everyone pray for me lol
 
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