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Originally Posted by kaisen
It also could be a crack or leak that dumps into the EXHAUST port or area. Not part of the combustion process, so it wouldn't show via compression testing.
Perhaps when it warms up the crevice expands and seals the leak. Or it leaks small amounts constantly and pools, giving symptoms only at start up
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Bingo..that's what happened to Cindy's Ranger. Exhaust port. I complained about minor coolant loss at 20,000. Dealership pressure tested, other tests. I was told "no leaks detected". Of course, when the problem got worse, I was past warranty...The independent who replaced heads & gaskets said the coolant was leaking into/onto the exhaust. He thought a casting flaw at first..that then became cracked heads.
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