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Originally Posted by dwight.j.carter  If you start smelling coolant but not noticing any leaks then it is getting close. Or if you start losing coolant and it isn't leaking then it is probably burning off in the cylinder. Or in alot of cases if your thermometer on the dash isn't right at 12 o clock that can be another indicator. |
Keep in mind that the above test is not fool proof. 2000-2003 Northstars have a known and common problem with the gaskets on the water pump cover (TSB too). When they leak here, they leak really slowly and drip directly onto the hot tranny where it evaporates and smells. Smells exactly like a failed head gasket...
Long story short, the new cover is <$50 and the upgraded gasket is about $7.00... If you smell coolant don't panic there are lots of other things that are significantly more likely.