1997 Blazer Coolant Leak

1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER
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TEENIEONE
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I have a 1997 Chevy Blazer 4x4 with over 200,000 miles that has started leaking coolant. To me it looks like it is coming from the engine behind the air conditioning compressor. What could this be? I had another person look at it and he said he thought it was coming from the back of the motor and running to the front. Also, about 2 weeks before it started leaking my boyfriend heard a gurgle coming from the front of the truck. I still have heat, if that helps you any.
Oct 19, 2007 at 1:17 PM
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BLACKOP555
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check if theres colant in the oil. post back the results
Oct 19, 2007 at 2:23 PM
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TEENIEONE
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No coolant in the oil that I can tell.
Oct 19, 2007 at 3:20 PM
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next i would examine all the hoses for cracks and holes look all aroudn wehre the hoses go in to the engien and out
make sure theres no leaks coming out from a improperly tighted hose or a crack or puncture. if there is none take off the water pump and check for a cracked seal or bad headgasket
Oct 19, 2007 at 3:31 PM
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TEENIEONE
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I will get that done this weekend....thanks. I'll let you know the results and if I still have a problem.
Oct 19, 2007 at 3:34 PM
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alright i would apreciate it, and good luck :D
Oct 19, 2007 at 3:53 PM
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Well, no leaking hoses...it's coming from the head gasket. :( How much do you think that will cost me, and is it even worth it? Thanks.
Oct 22, 2007 at 7:30 AM
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head gasket is not expensive at all nor hard to do. it is A MUST. All it is is a bad gasket replace it and it should run like new. If that doesnt fix it then we may have to suspect the water pump, little more expensive.
Oct 22, 2007 at 8:38 PM
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I replaced the water pump just 2 years ago. Could it be bad already? It definately looks like the head gasket though. I'm gonna get it done this weekend. I'll let you know if I still have problems. Thanks alot for all your help.
Oct 23, 2007 at 7:43 AM
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keep us posted :D
Oct 23, 2007 at 8:53 AM