coolant leak 1996 Firebird 3.8

1996 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
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JEEP03
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I have a 1996 firebird 3.8. There is a coolant leak around the timing belt cover. Is this going to be a big job to fix it? Would a stop leak product work instead of trying to replace the gasket? Would appreciate any input, thanks
Mar 6, 2007 at 12:56 PM
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MIKE H R
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check to see if it is from a leaking hose or the water pump. pressure check the cooling system, that would tell where the leak is.
Mar 6, 2007 at 8:37 PM
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[quote:24c9677fa5="JEEP03"]I have a 1996 firebird 3.8. There is a coolant leak around the timing belt cover. Is this going to be a big job to fix it? Would a stop leak product work instead of trying to replace the gasket? Would appreciate any input, thanks[/quote:24c9677fa5]


Thanks mj ritzel , I'll try that.
Mar 7, 2007 at 6:32 AM
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[quote:4104e1d274="JEEP03"][quote:4104e1d274="JEEP03"]I have a 1996 firebird 3.8. There is a coolant leak around the timing belt cover. Is this going to be a big job to fix it? Would a stop leak product work instead of trying to replace the gasket? Would appreciate any input, thanks[/quote:4104e1d274]


Thanks mj ritzel , I'll try that.[/quote:4104e1d274]

It turned out to be the water pump ,thanks again for the advice
Mar 29, 2007 at 10:01 AM