Leak detected

MONEYSAM

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2001 FORD TAURUS
180,000 MILES

A friend of mine had a leak today I looked underneath the car and noticed there was a leak after he crankd the car it was a small current of coolant dripping off the front splashgaurd I checked both radiator hoses and thermostat housing there was coolant collecting at the bottom insulation of the radiator so I deemed it a radiator leak he said it also smokes its a very slow leak though.

Friday, September 28th, 2012 AT 2:30 AM

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ASEMASTER6371

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Ok, what is your question?

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Friday, September 28th, 2012 AT 2:32 AM

MONEYSAM

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I need a step by step removal n installation procedure

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Friday, September 28th, 2012 AT 2:38 AM

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Removal and Installation

NOTE: 3.0L (2V) shown, 3.0L (4V) similar.

Remove the battery and battery tray.

Drain the cooling system.

Disconnect the upper radiator hose.

Disconnect the degas return hose.

Using the special tool, disconnect the upper transmission cooler line.

Remove the two A/C condenser retaining bolts.
Raise and support the vehicle.

Remove the radiator support bracket bolts and the radiator support bracket.

Disconnect the lower radiator hose.
Disconnect the lower transmission cooler line.

Remove the two bolts retaining the condenser to the radiator.

Remove the bolt retaining the P/S cooler to the radiator.

Remove the nuts and the radiator support brackets.

Remove the radiator from the vehicle.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Friday, September 28th, 2012 AT 2:41 AM

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