2005 Nissan Frontier Engine Bay Part Identification

Tiny
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  • 2005 NISSAN FRONTIER
  • 4.0L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 210,000 MILES
I am not an advanced mechanic by any means but am trying to resolve my issue. For the last two weeks when I drive my frontier for about 20 minutes a strong odor comes from the passenger side engine bay. I had checked all fluids and they all were within normal ranges. I had the truck on for 30 minutes or so commuting to work and I saw white smoke come up from the passenger side when I pulled into work. I shut off the truck and opened the hood and saw a fluid leaking and hitting the hot manifold turning the liquid into vapor/smoke. The smell was defiantly coming from the leak. I tried to turn the truck back on that evening when I got off after checking fluids and it would not start. I removed cables from battery terminals and it started right up. The part that is leaking the fluid is also releasing pressure due to me being able to hear it coming out with a very slow drop pattern of fluid. I have looked all over online and can not find out what this part is. I'm hoping someone can identify it and inform me as to what it is called. It doesn't seem to be hard to replace but am welcome to all advice/knowledge. (Truck has not been driven since the leak was found to prevent any further damage.) Thank you.
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2014 AT 11:53 AM

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Tiny
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What is the fluid? Oil? Coolant?

Have you checked your fluid levels?
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Wednesday, July 23rd, 2014 AT 12:29 PM
Tiny
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I have and all look to be within normal levels. I believe it is coolant running to the part due to it having a green tint and from what I have found online people have referenced pinching the hoses running to the part shut when changing the coolant in the vehicle.
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Wednesday, July 23rd, 2014 AT 12:31 PM
Tiny
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Photo I published of part does not seem to be showing up so here is a link to a photo of it.
http://s1122.photobucket.com/user/ItsChuckNorris1/story/30129
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Wednesday, July 23rd, 2014 AT 12:36 PM
Tiny
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Ah yes, the picture doesn't show it to good but judging by the location it looks like a heater control valve.
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Wednesday, July 23rd, 2014 AT 12:58 PM
Tiny
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That part doesn't seem to match online. Sorry for the distant picture, I have attached 3 more pictures to help with what it looks like and where it goes.
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Wednesday, July 23rd, 2014 AT 1:21 PM
Tiny
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I still can't tell if there is a valve there or just plastic fittings but it's definitely the heater hoses that it's connected to. You will have a lot better luck at the dealer.
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Wednesday, July 23rd, 2014 AT 1:27 PM
Tiny
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Thank you.
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Wednesday, July 23rd, 2014 AT 1:28 PM

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