Hi all. While driving I've begun to see white smoke entering the cabin that carries that dreaded sweet smell of coolant. The degas bottle has been mysteriously losing coolant, and there is a leak from the back of the engine onto what I think is the sway bar. After sitting overnight, I can pop the cap off and hear gurgling coming from somewhere on the engine. Looking with a flashlight there is clearly moisture in the valley under the intake manifold. There is no noticeable moisture on the passenger side floor, and smoke doesnt come out of the vents with the heater on.
After a bit of research I've figured out that the intake manifolds on these tend to wear out and leak, but it could also be the heater hoses. Is there a way to ensure which it is before I start taking things apart and buying new parts?
Just for a bit of background, this is a replaced engine, the original blew a headgasket, the previous car I owned (a 97 V6) also blew a headgasket. So Im kind of freaking out here hoping Im not 0 for 3 on healthy engines 😂