Quote:
Originally Posted by 4thesporty
I had a similar leak a while back. No matter how tight I got the new hoses on there it would still leak.
I removed the thermostat housing, cleaned it up with a wire wheel and found three different holes caused from corrosion. 
I ended up doing a quick fix on it with JB weld, then sanded it down and has been fine for 3 months now, YMMV. |
Exactly what I did. Took me forever to find it, but the fix was quick and holding fast. Also, replace all the seals and gaskets when you do. If you need some help, PM me. I've taken my cooling system apart enough times to offer some advice.
And if you're leaking that much, I'd say don't drive it. I was leaking that much, too. A nearly invisible pinhole can cause that much coolant to flow. It's incredible. Take apart, clean thoroughly (mine was BLACK), wire brush, and inspect meticulously for holes and cracks. Could be either the thermo housing, water pump housing, or both.
But don't mess around with it. Fix it up!