1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue coolant leak

PUSHINGWOOD87

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1999 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
170,000 MILES

Car is leaking coolant. Replaced radiator due to a cracked tank but it hasnt fixed the problem any help

Friday, April 9th, 2010 AT 12:37 PM

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BLUELIGHTNIN6

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Have to find the leak before can repair it. Is it a visual leak? If so, where does it seem to be coming from? Radiator area, engine area? Could be thermostat leaking, water pump leaking etc.

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Friday, April 9th, 2010 AT 12:40 PM

PUSHINGWOOD87

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When the car gets hot the steam is coming from the engine area. Right above the water pump

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Saturday, April 10th, 2010 AT 6:30 AM

BLUELIGHTNIN6

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? That doesn't locate the leak though. You said it was leaking coolant? Or is it just overheating and boiling the coolant?

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Saturday, April 10th, 2010 AT 9:40 AM

PUSHINGWOOD87

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It doesnt overheat completely. It will begin to run hotter than normal so ill add more coolant. Im not much of a mechanic im learning as I go. The water pump was replaced a year ago and the intake manifold was repplaced this last dec. I dont know if this helps. The coolant problem didnt start until mid feb.

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Saturday, April 10th, 2010 AT 12:46 PM

BLUELIGHTNIN6

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Ok water pump should be fine then. Do you notice if the radiator fan is coming on at all? Also check the engine oil, does it look overfilled or milky?