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Bryan Jones

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Yesterday I was driving around, the low coolant light came on, then went away immediately. As I was pulling into a parking it said the engine was overheating, then the warning went away. I parked the truck, ran inside and grabbed something real quick (30 seconds max), came back out and there was light smoke coming the engine. After popping the hood I saw a nice spot on coolant all over the ground, and everything between the radiator and engine is covered in coolant. I don't have any pics of this as I left the truck over night because I had other pressing matters to tend to.

Anyone have anything similar happen to them?
 

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Yes your water pump or your cross over pipe has **** the bed. Hopefully your engine did not get too hot and turn into a $12000 paperweight
 

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Outfuckingstanding. I got to run again, added coolant, and drove it like 2 miles to my house where it's currently sitting
 

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Outfuckingstanding. I got to run again, added coolant, and drove it like 2 miles to my house where it's currently sitting

Do NOT drive it anywhere. Get it flat bed towed to the mechanic and assess the coolant crossover pipes and water pump. I think the guys above are likely right.

I literally replaced mine today for $1400 PRE-EMPTIVELY because they are a known weakness in this engine.


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Do NOT drive it anywhere. Get it flat bed towed to the mechanic and assess the coolant crossover pipes and water pump. I think the guys above are likely right.

I literally replaced mine today for $1400 PRE-EMPTIVELY because they are a known weakness in this engine.


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Holy $hit. Was that a dealer?

Crossover is 60ish bucks, and waterpump a couple hundred. Was there other stuff done as well, I hope?

To the OP, it is well within reach to do this in your garage for 400.00 or less if you have the time to do it.
 
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Holy $hit. Was that a dealer? Crossover is 60ish bucks, and waterpump a couple hundred. Was there other stuff done as well, I hope? To the OP, it is well within reach to do this in your garage door 400.00 or less if you have the time to do it.

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Mine was $430 in parts and $850 in labor and $36 tax with a total of $1322 at a trusted independent shop. My guess is it would be more like $2K at a dealership.

Parts: front coolant pipe, coolant hose under intake intake seals, rear coolant pipe, coolant.

I was so sick of reading about failed crossovers that I figured better to replace it before heading off into the deserts and mountains for 2 weeks.


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Unfortunately I don't have time to do it myself. Working 630 am to 11 in weekdays, and working weekends
 

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Unfortunately I don't have time to do it myself. Working 630 am to 11 in weekdays, and working weekends

Me either. I edited and updated my notes above with more info on my fix. Those are San Francisco prices. Your pricing in your market may vary.


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Me either. I edited and updated my notes above with more info on my fix. Those are San Francisco prices. Your pricing in your market may vary.


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How long did it take? This is my only vehicle
 

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