Alright guys. I'm finally breaking down and asking help. I can't pin down a coolant leak. Driver's side, side of the engine, towards the front, near the header. I'm reviewing the rave manual at the map of cooling hoses and can't seem to find where it's coming from.

If I'm lucky, it's the head gasket. I've got no foam in the oil cap, no smoke or smells from the exhaust...

Wondering if ya'll could take a look at the pics and take a stab.

2004 DII, btw.

 

have you tried a pressure tester yet? there is a water jacket in that location, but the fan will also blowing coolant back on the engine.

 

Nope. Haven't pressure tested. I might just take it in to the shop as I don't have a way to dispose of coolant if I drain the system...

I need to replace the throttle body heater plate anyway...