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Old Oct 21, 2008 | 10:28 PM
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Default Head gaskets done but now loosing coolant!

Head gaskets were done about 6,000 miles ago (at north texas rovers) now I smell coolant and had to refill the tank twice in the last week. I am not liking the way this is looking, any suggestions?


 
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Old Oct 21, 2008 | 10:29 PM
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Default RE: Head gaskets done but now loosing coolant!

I am not seeing any leak, but smell it on the drivers side mostly.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 07:09 AM
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Default RE: Head gaskets done but now loosing coolant!

Well I would take it back to them and have them double check their work.
Drivers side... check the throttle body heater plate for leaks, that is a very common leak, it leaks onto the engine and will evaporate so you most likely wont see any leaks, cheak it out with the engine running. You should see it dripping onto the engine, IF that is where it is leaking from.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 07:51 AM
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Default RE: Head gaskets done but now loosing coolant!

Rover guarantees their service/repairs for one year, so call and make an appointment. Make sure to fill the truck every morning, when cold, all the way to the top. If you drive and overheat it, Rover will not honor their warranty so get on this qgick.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 08:07 AM
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Default RE: Head gaskets done but now loosing coolant!

The work was done at an independent shop not the dealer, I will call them but am worried they won't warranty the work...
 
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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 08:21 AM
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Default RE: Head gaskets done but now loosing coolant!

D2s are notorious for radiator leaks. go get a coolant pressure test done before blaming the head gaskets. Most likely the rad, or like Spike said, the throttle body heater plate.
 
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