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Coolant leak in the front left side of your 1996 vortec engine where could it be coming from?
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It is one of the most common problems with the vortec engine.
Need to check the intake manifold for coolant leaks. (All four corners) also need to check the heater hose fittings were they screew into the intake, coming from the heater core.
also check the lower radiator hose were it clamps onto the water pump, if it's wet there then the water pump is probley leaking. Just look up above the hose and you will see a small hole in the water pump casting( weep hole) if that's wet there then replace water pump.
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