coolant is leaking out sideways from the engine

1989 FORD E-SERIES VAN
15,000 MILES
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PRIZM2001
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antifreeze leaking shooting out on passenger side of engine. Was told I need head gasket.
Jan 5, 2012 at 8:52 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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If no coolant in oil and no white smoke from exhaust then Freeze plug probably fault. Get a second opinion
Jan 5, 2012 at 9:08 PM
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PRIZM2001
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I can see along the edge of the head gasket, sitting in passanger seat, when van is running, fluid just shoots out, toward passanger seat. Do I have to replace gasket or can I use one of those sealants that you add, to seal holes in gaskets.
Jan 5, 2012 at 9:46 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Can try sealant I would replace headgaskets and have head milled
Jan 6, 2012 at 8:36 PM
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SARINA DIAS
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if its leaking inside of the car on the passager side it ur heater core under dash inside of ur car
Jan 14, 2012 at 3:03 AM
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PRIZM2001
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No. Its coming from the engine. I was refering to what side of the engine it was coming from.
Jan 14, 2012 at 5:38 PM
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