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Dodge Caravan coolant leaking on the right side of engine

13 messages,  Last post on Apr 23, 2012 at 7:11 PM

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What is this discussion about? Dodge Caravan, Chrysler Voyager, Plymouth Voyager, Heating / Cooling

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#9 of 13 2001 Dodge Caravan Coolant leaking rightaway by almhurst

Oct 03, 2009 (7:36 am)

I was getting intermittent heat; I checked there was no coolant in the reserrvoir. I added a full bottle. Rightaway, I heard all the reservoir coolant leaked away, even without starting engine. I added coolant to the radiator, and it stayed there. What could be the cause? I will apreiate any input.

#10 of 13 Re: 2001 Dodge Caravan Coolant leaking rightaway [almhurst] by shipo

Oct 03, 2009 (7:49 am)

Replying to: almhurst (Oct 03, 2009 7:36 am)
It seems fairly obvious that either the reservoir is cracked, or the hose that connects it to the radiator by the pressure cap is broken or detached.

#11 of 13 1999 3.0 liter plymouth voyager by mike416

Oct 03, 2009 (8:20 am)

I have a 1999 Plymouth Voyager van that is leaking engine coolant. upon closer look, it appears to be coming from an oval hole on the block of the engine, located on the passenger side near the back of the block....
coolant streams out even when engine is not running
any ideas

#12 of 13 Re: 1999 3.0 liter plymouth voyager [mike416] by papa2many

Oct 31, 2010 (5:15 pm)

Replying to: mike416 (Oct 03, 2009 8:20 am)
The oval recess in the block is called a freeze plug. It is an expansion plug designed to protect the engine from freeze damage. Many mechaics agree that the so called "long term" coolant, should not be used too long. the coolant corrodes the plug from the inside. This can be a DIY, but as much as I like to do it myself, I had a mechanic do it for less than $100. This was 2 years, 26,000 miles ago, and have had no more problems.

#13 of 13 2003 Dodge Caravan, coolant resevior bottle empties by billjohns

Apr 23, 2012 (7:11 pm)

what causes the resevior bottle for soolant to constantly need to be refilled

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