Antifreeze dripping from unusual place

[L Verde]

I've noticed antifreeze dripping off the driver's side exhaust pipe just behind the flex pipe junction. I've looked under the hood and cannot see the source. The hose behind the motor looks dry. All other hoses and coolant tank are one year old. Heater shut-off valve in closed position. No sign of dampness or smell of antifreeze inside the car.

I would appreciate any suggestions on where to look for the leak. Thanks!

[Alfisto Steve]

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Originally Posted by L Verde I've noticed antifreeze dripping off the driver's side exhaust pipe just behind the flex pipe junction. I've looked under the hood and cannot see the source. The hose behind the motor looks dry. All other hoses and coolant tank are one year old. Heater shut-off valve in closed position. No sign of dampness or smell of antifreeze inside the car. I would appreciate any suggestions on where to look for the leak. Thanks!

[elite38868]

I second what Steve said. Try bypassing the heater core and see if that fixes your problem.

[L Verde]

Thanks guys, I was afraid it had something to to with the heater core.

[Alfisto Steve]

Even if you have molded hose tee attached to bottom of coolant tank the heater return hose comes off the molded tee.

With shut off valve already in your supply to heater core keep it shut off and cap off tee end where you remove heater return hose and see if you can operate car for the summer.