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Coolant leak on the back of engine A4 1.8T (top). Has anyone experienced this?

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Old 03-21-2002, 01:40 PM
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Coolant leak on the back of engine A4 1.8T (top). Has anyone experienced this?
Old 03-21-2002, 04:35 PM
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Sounds like your head gasket is ready to go.
Old 03-22-2002, 07:49 AM
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I don't think is the head gasket. The dealer is gonna freak when they see my engine! =(
Old 03-22-2002, 01:04 PM
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Default There's a coolant outlet at the back of the head.....

It's a housing that bolts to the back, that's where I would start looking. Also check all the coolant hoses to make sure they are tight.
Old 03-23-2002, 06:15 AM
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Looks like it's coming from there
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