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    2004 pontiac grand prix....I've changed the coolant elbows (which were broken and leaking), changed the radiator hoses (which seemed ok) but i still have a small leak somewhere. still dripping.....slowly...but still dripping. any suggestions?
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    what side of the car is it dripping from?
    98 GTP modded 1.9's, sd headers, 3.4", zzp 1.0 230K miles scrapped.
    04 Comp G zzp stb's, UMI ta's, Speedbuilt sways, bully flo heads, XP, zzp headers, fsic, thrasher shift kit, 60#, 2.6" corsa 2.5", Inferno hood
    01 gt z7 turbo tep trans zzp motor
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    it appears to be coming from under the belt area.
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    the drips are dripping off of the oil pan....
    looks to be under the belt somewhere
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    Could be the water pump
    98 GTP modded 1.9's, sd headers, 3.4", zzp 1.0 230K miles scrapped.
    04 Comp G zzp stb's, UMI ta's, Speedbuilt sways, bully flo heads, XP, zzp headers, fsic, thrasher shift kit, 60#, 2.6" corsa 2.5", Inferno hood
    01 gt z7 turbo tep trans zzp motor
    08 g8 gt cam exhaust 11.87@118
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    Run your finger under the water pump pulley (engine off) and see if it comes back wet.
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    i am currnty having the same problem. most likely it it leaking under the water pump which causes the cooland to drip down under the belts near the oil pan. I am currnently in process of replacing the water pump for the 3rd time since July 2011
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    well do it right lol
    98 GTP modded 1.9's, sd headers, 3.4", zzp 1.0 230K miles scrapped.
    04 Comp G zzp stb's, UMI ta's, Speedbuilt sways, bully flo heads, XP, zzp headers, fsic, thrasher shift kit, 60#, 2.6" corsa 2.5", Inferno hood
    01 gt z7 turbo tep trans zzp motor
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