KrzyDav
Body Damage is Cool
Reged: 03/11/03
Posts: 1163
Loc: SLO County, CA 93453
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No drips from the water pump,,,
all new hoses,,,
no chocolate milk in the oil and not seeing steam out the tailpipe,,,,yet.
Dang
I know I torqued the heads to the old specs.when installed.
I have a head gasket set somebody gave me many years ago. FelPro , real dark brown or black. Hope these are a good type.
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dave h.
'89 Raider V6 5spd,Aisin Hubs,M.Sport frt. calipers,OME910 coils; Gen2: U.C.arms/T. arms/idler arm/LSD w.disc brakes;2 battery system;relocated ECU;cust.bumpers;J.Baker receiver;Conferr rack.
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rxinhed
The Mitsubishi Parts Guy
Reged: 02/21/05
Posts: 3462
Loc: Placerville, CA
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Dave, my Raider is using water too, for about the last year. While I was changing the water pump in our GMC last week, I smelled the maple syrup smell next to my Raider, too. I found a freeze plug under the exhaust manifold to be spitting a little. I poured in some Barsleak that seems to have temporarily halted the water use, for now. I really enjoy driving the Raider, but I too, will have to work on it eventually. 
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1987 Dodge Raider, red, stick
1987 Montero V8 project, black
1987 Chevy K30 service truck, Big and Red!!
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89IsMine
Rock Warrior
Reged: 05/16/05
Posts: 775
Loc: San Jose, CA
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Might be a simple as intake manifold gaskets. Mine was leaking there a couple of years ago. If (with the aid of a flashlight) you can see coolant in the valley between the heads chances are good it's either the intake manifold gaskets or the o-ring on the pipe that runs the length of that valley and fits into the back of the water pump. Hope it's something simple.
Orrrr... you could possibly have a leak in the radiator. Mine is currently weeping out the seam in the top tank, and I have to keep an eye on the coolant level.
Eric W.
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'89 Dodge Raider -- 3.0L V6, MT, SWB
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OldColt
Body Damage is Cool
Reged: 09/19/06
Posts: 1915
Loc: East Wallyworld Vermont
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I will jump to a conclusion you guys are running straight water with no anti corrosion additive in these?
If this is the case you will find allot of steel parts such as core plugs and coolant tubes getting thin.
At least get something in the system to prevent corrosion.
Finding a water leak when the engine is hot can be tough since the water evaporates real quick when it gets out, may not even drip to the ground.
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Cheers, Charlie
If It ain't broke, Modify it!
87 Montero turbo Converted back in 1989
95 Montero SR 3.8 DOHC First one?
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RobCambo
Getting the Wheeling Fever
Reged: 01/13/09
Posts: 41
Loc: Cambodia
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Same here.
After an initial panic, I got mine down to pinhole leaks in the rad.
No major worry - just a regular check and top-up.
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1986 Pajero 2.6l 5spd manual SWB
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rxinhed
The Mitsubishi Parts Guy
Reged: 02/21/05
Posts: 3462
Loc: Placerville, CA
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No antifreeze/coolant? Perish the thought! 
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KrzyDav
Body Damage is Cool
Reged: 03/11/03
Posts: 1163
Loc: SLO County, CA 93453
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Thanks all, I have a new Rad.
Got 3/4 Sierra 1/4 Eth. Mix
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dave h.
'89 Raider V6 5spd,Aisin Hubs,M.Sport frt. calipers,OME910 coils; Gen2: U.C.arms/T. arms/idler arm/LSD w.disc brakes;2 battery system;relocated ECU;cust.bumpers;J.Baker receiver;Conferr rack.
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hazy_daze
Roll Me Over
Reged: 05/22/07
Posts: 3004
Loc: Athens, Georgia
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No water in the mix? Kind of a no-no...
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91 Montero Auto 220k orig engine/tranny
285/75R16 Muds
Bilsteins
Dual BoUnCiEs
SR locker, coils & brakes
3" Roger Brown BL
Aisins
Sway bar delete front and rear
DON front bumper w/8274
Electric fan
Tank/Frame lift
Gen II UCA's
Autometer Gauges
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KrzyDav
Body Damage is Cool
Reged: 03/11/03
Posts: 1163
Loc: SLO County, CA 93453
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About 40% of that mix is water
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dave h.
'89 Raider V6 5spd,Aisin Hubs,M.Sport frt. calipers,OME910 coils; Gen2: U.C.arms/T. arms/idler arm/LSD w.disc brakes;2 battery system;relocated ECU;cust.bumpers;J.Baker receiver;Conferr rack.
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hazy_daze
Roll Me Over
Reged: 05/22/07
Posts: 3004
Loc: Athens, Georgia
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Right on 
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91 Montero Auto 220k orig engine/tranny
285/75R16 Muds
Bilsteins
Dual BoUnCiEs
SR locker, coils & brakes
3" Roger Brown BL
Aisins
Sway bar delete front and rear
DON front bumper w/8274
Electric fan
Tank/Frame lift
Gen II UCA's
Autometer Gauges
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