Antifreeze Leak

2000 FORD EXPLORER
137,000 MILES
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PINK_FLYOYD666
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My 2000 Ford Explorer overheated because i ran out of coolent. I replaced my water pump and my thermostat but my car is still leaking badly. I dont have antifreeze in my oil. What else could it be and how do i check? After my heat gage went all the way up i pulled over and it hasent been driven senice, It was smokeing really bad.
Jun 26, 2011 at 2:00 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Have it chemically and pressure tested to find out more-you could have blown the headgasket, cracked the head or block or an intake leak
Jun 26, 2011 at 2:16 AM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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Depending on the extent of the overheat, you may have damaged you head(s) and/ or head gasket(s)

Your Radiator juice may be going out the tailpipe(s).....unless you see an external leak.....is your exhaust steamy?

Perform radiator pressure test and if need be, a compression test on all cylinders.

The Medic
Jun 26, 2011 at 2:21 AM
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