2014 PPV CAPRICE STRANGE COOLANT LEAK

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2822MM
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2014 PPV CAPRICE STRANGE COOLANT LEAK

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When my 2014 Caprice PPV sits for longer than usual periods of time, I notice small coolant leak underneath engine bay on passenger side, but very small. But once I start driving it and parking it again, it goes away. I’m starting to think it’s my water pump which expands if it gets warm. Any ideas? It’s intermittent leak...
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Re: 2014 PPV CAPRICE STRANGE COOLANT LEAK

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it could be anything , water pump is more central , but the heater lines are on the pass side

on my 14 they(dealer) replaced the water pump under warranty for it leaking at the heater hose connections , i never saw or had it drip on the ground , but the tech found it while doing both headlights
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Re: 2014 PPV CAPRICE STRANGE COOLANT LEAK

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I zoomed in the engine bay from underneath and there’s evidence of coolant by water pump but it stopped after I started driving and engine got warm operating temps. Very odd. Worst case scenario, a new water pump may be needed. Still operates fine, and no overheating.
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Re: 2014 PPV CAPRICE STRANGE COOLANT LEAK

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maybe its , its way of telling to drive its ass off ;)

lol

dexcool usually leaves a trail , you could try to add some leak dye to it and check it with a UV light
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Re: 2014 PPV CAPRICE STRANGE COOLANT LEAK

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Lol I agree. When it sits too long I think you’re right. The engine gets cold and gaskets and parts shrink. Silly guess. But it’s stopped. Caprices need to be driven!
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