coolant leak 3500 van

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PARADOX998
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I have a small rv based on a 3500 chassis and a 6.0l v-8 engine. I ran the engine yesterday to lubricate it after sitting for most of the winter. After running for about 20 minutes I shut it down. Later I noticed a very small amount of coolant on the ground. I looked underneath and saw a small drip on the oil pan. I wiped it off and it did not return. Is this a leak to be conerned about? It only seems to occur when the engine is warm and the coolant level in the tank has not dropped. Is it normal for a little coolant to leak after sitting and is first used? Thanks
Apr 15, 2007 at 6:50 PM
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BOOTDOG
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a small leak can and will get worse through time. i would look to see where the leak is coming from. could be possibly the water pump.
Apr 15, 2007 at 7:09 PM