Coolant Leak Detection

By bronyaur
June 3, 2005 in 1999-2013 Silverado 1500 & Sierra 1500

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bronyaur

Posted June 3, 2005

My truck ('99 K1500 5.7 obs) has a coolant leak somewhere. It's hard to pinpoint, but I'm starting to think it's at the back of the intake manifold. A similar leak occurred in my '95 Suburban with the same engine so I wouldn't be surprised.

Anyway, I'd like to hear about experiences with UV leak detection kits. Any suggestions, tips, tricks, etc.? I've never used one before.

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