2002 FR 95,000mi:

Massive coolant leak while engine is off, belt side. Tried to find the source of the leak, but was unsuccessful. Have been smelling coolant in the cab for some time now before leak occured,and hasnever overheated or had low coolant levels. It's been running great with no problems ever since I bought it, until now.
It also has been throwing emission codes here and there.
Closest service shop is approximatly 300miles from here.
Water pump? Frost Plug? Heater core?or worse option 'D'?
Suggestions?
It's getting colder and I'm out of shape

Thanks for any help.

 

First, for the coolant smell, check your heater core for leakage. On the driver's side of the center console, under the dash, inspect around the blower motor for orange gooey spots, if you see any, then your heater core is leaking, it is very common. Next, for the massive leak, remove your engine cover, and look down into the valley(underneath the intake manifolds) with a flashlight. If you see a big pool of coolant, then it is from one of two things, either leaking head gasket(s) or leaking thermostat housing. The most common of the two is the thermostat housing.

 

Well well well.....THANK YOU TACOMATECH!!!!
I started digging in looking for the thermo housing and found a hose was completely disconnected. Nothing a hose clamp wont fix. No more leak!!! Now I can put my bike back in the shed.

Thanks again.

 

No problem.