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Old Mar 8, 2014 | 03:55 PM
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Default 99 Accord EX 4cyl coolant leak below distributor

Anyone know where this leak is coming from? I can't spot it and I'm not sure if its a common area or not. Car overheated last year and the weak link was this area to spew coolant and ever since its been a really slow leak.
 
Old Mar 8, 2014 | 04:39 PM
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Probably the heater hose.
 
Old Mar 8, 2014 | 04:51 PM
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See picture.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2014 | 06:56 PM
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Just replaced my heater hose. The cause of the leak was from a worn distriburtor O ring that caused oil to drip on the hose slowly making the hose split. Not a bad job to replace.
 
Old Mar 9, 2014 | 03:00 PM
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I don't think its the heater hose. I've actually seen it drip onto that from the distributor/head but it doesn't make sense.
 
Old Mar 9, 2014 | 03:20 PM
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Lower radiator hose is nearby also.

good luck
 
Old Mar 9, 2014 | 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by cuda6pak
I don't think its the heater hose. I've actually seen it drip onto that from the distributor/head but it doesn't make sense.
Why doesn't it make sense that it may not be the heater hose?

Many hose leaks mainly occur when the system is pressurized. When it is not pressurized, it may not be as readily observable. If the heater hose sprayed coolant up onto the distributor/head, it would appear to be dripping back down onto the heater hose afterward. Cause and effect.
 
Old Mar 9, 2014 | 04:02 PM
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Ahh gotcha, that makes more sense. I have a few pics I'm trying to post but its not letting me upload from my phone.
 
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