BIG Coolant Leaking [HELP]

mistersnowman97

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So this is the second time this has happened. Figured it was time now to get some help.
So I drove the 94' to the grocery store. Then I got in it and let it idle for about 5 minutes. I looked down into the gauges, and sure enough the temp was almost in the red. I quickly shut her down.
Went around to the other side and there was coolant (i think) running out of the truck from the front passenger side just behind the engine. It was profuse amounts as it formed a large puddle and a big stream. There was a little steam (not smoke) and I could hear lots of sizzling. I let er cool for a few then drove the 3/4 mile home. Didn't do it again. It's definitely not getting driven for a while until I get this sorted out.

I've been reading. Could it possibly be the intake manifold leaking? Also, people with the similar problem were saying blown freeze plugs?
I know its not anything with my head gasket cuz that brand new...

Thanks for any help...
 
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I don't know shit about shit, but had pretty similar symptoms in my 87, and it was a massive radiator leak. Needed to replace the radiator.
 
^ This. Also check the main hoses. You said this has happened before? what was the problem then?

What color was the liquid coming out? Kind of a sweet smell?

It could be the headgasket, if it was done incorrectly or if the engine was overheated...

Do this. Wipe down the engine bay where you think its coming from. Wipe all the grease, and road dirt and anything off till its clean. Fill the radiator back up with water. Then start the truck and WATCH to see where the fluid is coming from. Replace leaky part. :happy:
 
Do this. Wipe down the engine bay where you think its coming from. Wipe all the grease, and road dirt and anything off till its clean. Fill the radiator back up with water. Then start the truck and WATCH to see where the fluid is coming from. Replace leaky part. :happy:

Find out where the coolant is coming from? Brilliant!

/guiness commercial
 

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