Tim,

My 95 Olds 88 with a 3800 developed a coolant leak in the belt tensioner on
the right side (passenger side) of the engine towards the top. Weird, but
that's what was leaking coolant on my 3800 series II car; I think the
heater/bypass hoses go through the tensioner.

Hope this helps.

Bob.


"Tim" <T&L@askme.net> wrote in message
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>I have a 95 Buick with a 3800. I replace the water pump 6 months ago. Today
>it is leaking coolant. At first I thought it was the water pump again but
>the leak is coming above the WP. I did a quick look as it is getting dark
>and it appears to be a short tube that has a 90 degree bend in it. This
>looks like the old by pass hose for the t stat but it appears to be steel
>not a hose. Any ideas what could be leaking?
>
> TIA
>