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Old Apr 8, 2015 | 10:13 PM
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I have some pics of a place on my car I am getting a coolant leak. Can someone tell me how to fix this or what's causing the problem?

It's on the backside of the motor. The pipe runs above the oil pressure switch.

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Old Apr 8, 2015 | 10:22 PM
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You should list the year of the car, etc.

Anyways, there is an o-ring on that end of the connecting pipe there. The other end connects to the thermostat housing and has another o-ring; so, you probably should get two o-rings to replace both ends.
 

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Old Apr 8, 2015 | 10:26 PM
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Didn't even think about specs on the car. 98 LX, swapped to a JDM F23. This is my 1st motor change so it's a learning experience.
 
Old Apr 9, 2015 | 01:42 AM
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no helpful info from me, just a BS post here.

This is the cleanest engine I've seen,
so much cleaner than my '92 ...

carry-on!
 
Old Apr 9, 2015 | 05:51 AM
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It looks like it is leaking from the o-ring that is on the end of the coolant line. That stiff line is relatively easy to unbolt and slide out in order to replace the o-ring. Confirm that is where it is coming from before replacing.
 
Old Apr 9, 2015 | 11:58 AM
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I will confirm that's where it's coming from tonight. I tried looking for that o-ring at Autozone, Oreily, Advance Auto and Summit Racing with no luck. Looks like I will have to order online.
 
Old Apr 9, 2015 | 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by UhOh
no helpful info from me, just a BS post here.

This is the cleanest engine I've seen,
so much cleaner than my '92 ...

carry-on!
Thanks. I was happy with how clean it was when it arrived. Hope it runs as good as it looks.
 
Old Apr 9, 2015 | 12:41 PM
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I will confirm that's where it's coming from tonight. I tried looking for that o-ring at Autozone, Oreily, Advance Auto and Summit Racing with no luck. Looks like I will have to order online.
I would cut to the chase and juts get the o-ring from your local dealer. It should only be a couple of bucks.
 
Old Apr 10, 2015 | 10:07 PM
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Got the O-rings from a local dealer. Went to change them tonight and couldn't get the pipe loose. I removed the thermostat housing and tubes on the back. Just couldn't get the pipe loose. It there another mounting point I missed?
 
Old Apr 10, 2015 | 10:11 PM
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Did you remove the connecting pipe's mounting bolt?

 
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