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Originally Posted by tpunx99GSX

Almost ALL dsms Leak coolent. Its mainly from old rubber hoses cracking or the seal on the water pump.
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Boost leaks are one of the most common problem with DSMs ESPECIALLY the shitty side mount. They always leak. They are built to leak. Get a new used one or upgrade to the FMIC.

I've never had a DSM that leaks coolant. I have never had a leaky side mount (don't get me wrong, I've had PLENTY of other problems). I actually think the stock sidemounts are pretty solid. Even if it leaks, you don't need to get a phatty bling FMIC. Just find a used one that doesn't leak, pressure test it to make sure, and put it on your car. Or just seal up the leak on your original one.

Why the hatred for stock parts? People seem to think that stock parts not functioning is because they're stock parts, and stock parts are 'shitty'. Not true. Stock parts are almost always of higher quality than the aftermarket stuff people buy.

Just remember, you don't have to upgrade to get it running properly. Upgrades just add complexity and points of failure. Get it running soundly stock, then upgrades will be easier and that much more rewarding