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burgmo3 06-27-2010 10:09 AM

Coolant leak
 
My sisters 2004 sebring has a leak with some dried up foam looking crap coming from a part on top of the engine. I don't know what it's called but it has a big hose connected to it attached to the radiator. If anyone knows what I'm talking about could you tell me what the part is called and how hard it is to replace. I can get pictures if needed.

dcotter0579 06-28-2010 09:29 AM

Which engine does the car have? V-6 or four cylinder?

burgmo3 06-28-2010 07:14 PM

2.7 v6

dcotter0579 06-29-2010 10:50 AM

That thing is called the coolant outlet manifold. There's lots of discussion about it on the forum.
See here for example: https://www.chryslerforum.com/forum/...ht=gear+wrench

It's a bit tricky to replace it but with the correct tools you can do it without removing the upper intake manifold.
The part is available from the dealer but with some diligent detective work you can find it for much less elsewhere, including on the web.

burgmo3 06-29-2010 04:21 PM

Hey thanks for your help. My sister is taking it to the dealer tomorrow and I didn't want them giving her a line of bs since she's a girl.

ArchtopBill 06-29-2010 07:25 PM


Originally Posted by burgmo3 (Post 38401)
Hey thanks for your help. My sister is taking it to the dealer tomorrow and I didn't want them giving her a line of bs since she's a girl.

My local dealer wanted nearly $500 to replace this part. I was able to do it myself one evening after work using a part from AutoZone for less than $75.

burgmo3 06-29-2010 10:11 PM

I don't know enough about cars or dodges to fix it myself my mazda is so easy to repair a baby could do it.

ArchtopBill 06-30-2010 07:23 AM


Originally Posted by burgmo3 (Post 38409)
I don't know enough about cars or dodges to fix it myself my mazda is so easy to repair a baby could do it.

3 hose clamps, four bolts (okay, one of them is a little tough to get to) and one screw is all it takes. It is probably easier to do than replacing the rear bank of sparkplugs.


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