That's what is causing the leak. I am off to the Zone to see if they have a
new tube (it is plastic) and O rings.

Thanks to everyone who responded.


"Bobk" <BobkJUNK4000@JUNKJUNKyahoo.JUNKcom> wrote in message
news:M8OdncjDjpBhJ3vVnZ2dnUVZ_orinZ2d@posted.visi. ..
> 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
> news:2Z-dnZnvxZN6NHvVnZ2dnUVZ_vudnZ2d@comcast.com...
>>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
>>
>
>