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Originally Posted by crystalworks
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Originally Posted by X53Jay4.8is
At the mileage you have its more than likely the seals on the coolant tubes of the N62 engine. Its a well known problem and just needs some maintenance attention. You should really plan to update all the coolant hoses and seals at the back of the engine for the age and miles of this vehicle. The hoses do get soft and deteriorate rather quickly. If you change/fix just where the leak is in a couple months you will be chasing another leak. Do yourself a favor and just run through changing all of the hoses and coolant seals.
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Thanks for the input.
I have decided to wait on this job until my Boroscope arrives in the mail. It is a cheap unit ($13), but it plugs into my laptop.
I took a mirror and could see that there is indeed a hose connector that goes directly into the back of the block. But with the mirror I could see no further.
I do have a question about the bulkhead where the cabin filter is located - when removed, does this give full access to the top of the engine?
Boy, I really don't look forward to pulling a tranny - laying on my back on the floor. But - it's that or pay - any idea how much a indy would charge to replace that rear plate?
Or, maybe it would be easier to pull the engine/tranny together? Ugh.