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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Check for leaking lower radiator hoses. Refer to Cooling System Maintenance Recommendations .

Are the lower radiator hoses leaking or the connections loose.

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Go to Step 2

Go to Step 3

2

Tighten the loose lower radiator hose clamps.

Replace the rotted lower radiator cooling hose.

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Go to Step 3

System OK

3

Check for a faulty radiator filler cap. Refer to Radiator Cap .

Is the filler cap sealing and operating properly?

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Go to Step 4

Go to step 5

4

Check for a leaking coolant recovery hose or reservoir. Refer to Cooling System Diagnosis .

Is the reservoir or the hose leaking?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

5

Replace the defective coolant recovery hose or reservoir.

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Go to Step 6

System OK

6

Check for improper cylinder head bolt torque. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications in Engine Mechanical.

Are the cylinder head bolts torqued to specifications?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 7

7

Torque the cylinder head bolts to specifications.

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Go to Step 7

System OK

8

Check for a leaking coolant pump gasket. Refer to Cooling System Diagnosis .

Is the coolant pump gasket leaking?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 10

9

Replace the coolant pump gasket.

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Go to Step 10

System OK

10

Check for a leaking coolant pump seal. Refer to Cooling System Diagnosis .

Is the coolant pump seal leaking?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 12

11

Replace the coolant pump.

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Go to Step 12

System OK

12

Is the radiator leaking? Refer to Radiator Diagnosis .

Check for a leaking radiator.

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Go to Step 13

Go to Step 14

13

Replace the radiator.

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Go to Step 14

System OK

14

Check for a leaking intake manifold gasket. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement in Engine Mechanical.

Is the intake manifold gasket leaking?

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Go to Step 15

Go to Step 16

15

Replace the intake manifold gasket. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement in Engine Mechanical.

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Go to Step 16

System OK

16

Check for a leaking cylinder head gasket. Refer to Cylcinder Head Replacement in Engine Mechanical.

Is the cylinder head gasket leaking?

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Go to Step 17

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17

Replace the cylinder head gasket.

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System OK