Buick Regal 3800 coolant leak

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LCaballero
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Buick Regal 3800 coolant leak

Unread post by LCaballero » Thu Jan 24, 2013 3:25 pm

Just bought a 1999 buick regal 3800 it leaks coolant when first start, under engine
not sure sure if is coming from the recovery tank or water pump. Not overheating yet.
What can I do to check?

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TerryAuto
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Re: Buick Regal 3800 coolant leak

Unread post by TerryAuto » Thu Jan 24, 2013 4:11 pm

Best way to check is to use a pressure tester. This will pressurize the system then you can use a light and mirror to find the leak.

If you do not have access to these, a mirror at least to put it under the water pump pulley and look for a leak. Or look for orange corrosion.
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CherieBerry
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Re: Buick Regal 3800 coolant leak

Unread post by CherieBerry » Sat May 18, 2013 7:56 pm

Check behind the alternator, above the water pump. Often there are undetected leaks in the necks there that a ton of people don't even know exist. Invest in a good thick book on your car. A Chassis manual is usually about $10 on eBay, but worth so much more in my opinion.

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Re: Buick Regal 3800 coolant leak

Unread post by gibbs9 » Tue May 21, 2013 12:54 am

I recently converted my car's new 3800 engine but I am having problem with it. Can anyone help?

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TerryAuto
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Re: Buick Regal 3800 coolant leak

Unread post by TerryAuto » Thu Jun 06, 2013 5:04 pm

What is the problem with your car Gibb ?

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