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Coolant Leak Crusties was: When it rains it pours!



Hi All:

I'm rather perplexed with a nagging coolant leak from all three junctions
of the upper radiator hose.  The ride is an '86 5KCSTQ that obviously
has the turbo coolant after run.

The hose and the after run pump are new.  I used new hose clamps. 
I even used RTV sealant.  Polished the flange from the block with a
Dremel.  _Thoroughly_ cleaned all the plastic flanges befor sealing
and connecting.

Should I just put some Fruit of the Looms on the junctions to contain
the crusties?  In the grand scheme of things this is little more than
a gnat but it would be nice to fix.  Seems so simple.  Thoughts?

TIA as always,

Mark Pollan, '86 5KCSTQ 252K Miles