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Old 04-09-2015, 09:24 PM
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The first step is to remove the cabin filter housing and check the back side of the engine for visible leaks.It takes not more than 15 minutes to do so.

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Originally Posted by David.X5 View Post
There's a big plate (the end of the valley) with a gasket that can leak. You would have to drop the tranny to get to it. A PITA job for sure. Most of the other leaks in that area (heater hoses, crossover pipes, etc) would be leaking down the outside.
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