Coolant Leak

Tiny
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  • 2003 BMW 530I
  • 3.0L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 80,000 MILES
Coolant is leaking somewhere around the rear of my engine near the transmission (or that is where I see it run out onto the ground anyway). The water pours out as fast as I can pour it into the reservoir. Does anybody have any ideas or suggestions of what might be the problem or where it could be coming from? Would it require taking off the intake manifold? Can it be easily to moderately repaired by DIY? I recently replaced the thermostat myself. Currently I have the front-end raised up on jack-stands. Any help will be greatly appreciated! Thanks.
Tuesday, April 12th, 2016 AT 6:36 PM

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Tiny
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You will have to inspect all around the back of the engine to locate the leak, probably will be a hose but ypu will have to get a visual to confirm, if you can get a coolant pressure tester this nay help, but if it is leaking as fast as you say, you should be able to locate it with a torch and a mirror fairly easily.
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Sunday, April 17th, 2016 AT 2:49 AM

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