1997 Saturn SL2 leaking fluid

1997 SATURN SL2
75,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TEEJAY54
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My son called me last night with several engine light lighting up, I suspect either a broken belt based on the "noise" he described. The car was leaking engine coolant, when he tried to top it off with water, the water drained quickly. A friend said the leak appeared to be comming from the water resorvoir line, it looked like a copper line going to the firewall and down be the engine(?!?!?!). I have been trying to locate a diagram of the cooling system on the net, but no luck. Any ideas what they maybe talking about, I am driving to the car this afternoon and have no idea what I am up against.
Thanks in advance.
Oct 25, 2009 at 10:41 AM
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MATHIASO
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https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/46384_cooling_systen2_1.jpg

. it shows possible connection where the leak can occur. check hearter outlet hose, uper radiator hose, lower radiator hose. I probably suspect the heater inlet hose,a copper line that goes to the firewall and to the heater core. I think it what he talks about. I'm sending the bigger picture in your email.
Oct 25, 2009 at 1:47 PM
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