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Sep 8, 2016 | 11:51 AM

Mike Lewis

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Mystery coolant leak

04 ram 3500 hundred 24 valve. Coolant around the passenger side oil pan. Radiator is full, recovery about 1/4 full. Checked the clamps on the turbo and they're dry. Water pump is dry, hoses are good

Sep 8, 2016 | 11:52 AM

Mike Lewis

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Oh and no coolant in the oil

Sep 9, 2016 | 12:03 AM

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I think the oil cooler is on the passenger side behind the oil filter.

That may be leaking down the side of the block...

Sep 9, 2016 | 12:57 PM

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There's a rubber flex coupler connecting two hard lines located between the block and turbo. The 2006 models were notorious for leaks from that rubber flex coupler.

Sep 9, 2016 | 10:53 PM

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"There's a rubber flex coupler connecting two hard lines located between the block and turbo"
That hose is a bugger to replace but is a very common leak source. Try just tightening the clamps. That may be enough to stop the leak if that is the issue.