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Why are you leaking antifreeze out of timing chain gasket on a 2001 Ford Taurus?
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∙ 14y ago
Because there are several bolts that are used to attach the timing chain cover, which also double as bolts that hold back radiator fluid in the engine. I have a 92 Mercury (3.0 v6) and i had a leak out of the same place. It was only when i removed about 2-3 of the approx. 12-13 bolts that attach the timing chain cover did i realize that those 2-3 bolts actually hold back radiator fluid. A repair manual will tell which bolts require rtv sealant around them when they are replaced. Just replace the gasket, re-apply the sealant to the proper bolts, and the leak should stop. That was what worked for me.
steve phx az.
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