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Old Apr 3, 2018 | 08:08 PM
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Hello all,
I was chasing a coolant leak this weekend and luckily found it. its coming from either the top of the water pump or underneath near the timing chain cover. Unfortunately during this inspection, I noticed there is a lot of greasy metal shavings or dust covering the top front half of my motor. I cant hear anything grinding and ive never seen this on any engine before. Anyone have an idea of where to start looking and what does this coolant leak sound like?
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Old Apr 3, 2018 | 09:54 PM
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Dust from top of your engine could be the flexible intake hose from the fender is crumbling. I would confirm with a magnet if those were actual metal shavings.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2018 | 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by LR03NJ
Dust from top of your engine could be the flexible intake hose from the fender is crumbling. I would confirm with a magnet if those were actual metal shavings.
it's not the intake hose. I just fixed it last week with some plastidip. Ill check tomorrow with a magnet
 
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Old Apr 5, 2018 | 04:52 AM
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Check your idler and belt tensioner pulleys.

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Old Apr 5, 2018 | 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by The Deputy
Check your idler and belt tensioner pulleys.

Brian.
My thoughts as well
 
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Old Apr 5, 2018 | 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by ArmyRover
My thoughts as well
it's not metal shavings, it's just really thick goop.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2018 | 10:33 AM
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