COOLANT LEAKING OUT SIDE OF THE HEAD AND BLOCK???
03-02-2016, 11:04 PM
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COOLANT LEAKING OUT SIDE OF THE HEAD AND BLOCK???
Cranked new engine up for first time with thermostat and fans finally kicked on, turned engine off after about 5-6 mins of running. Noticed coolant all along the bottom side of the head around the cylinder block there was wet coolant all along the block. Slow leak but enough to leave a small puddle on the ground.
Has anyone ever seen this? I thought coolant would just mix with the oil if its a blown head gasket or something. Very worried.. I drain the oil tomorrow!
Has anyone ever seen this? I thought coolant would just mix with the oil if its a blown head gasket or something. Very worried.. I drain the oil tomorrow!
03-03-2016, 03:01 AM
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Re: COOLANT LEAKING OUT SIDE OF THE HEAD AND BLOCK???
Could be the coolant sensor holes leaking. Each head has a hole drilled and tapped on the side for you to put temp sending unit, fan controller, etc if not used you put a pipe plug in hole.
Your plug or sender could be leaking
Your plug or sender could be leaking
03-03-2016, 06:18 AM
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Re: COOLANT LEAKING OUT SIDE OF THE HEAD AND BLOCK???
The head bolts go into the coolant jacket. Was sealant used on all of the head bolts?
03-03-2016, 07:10 AM
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Re: COOLANT LEAKING OUT SIDE OF THE HEAD AND BLOCK???
Looking for non-headgasket issues, you could have a leaking freeze plug as well.
03-03-2016, 07:26 AM
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Re: COOLANT LEAKING OUT SIDE OF THE HEAD AND BLOCK???
The head bolts go into the coolant jacket. Was sealant used on all of the head bolts?
If you didn't, you have 34 little coolant leaks; 16 of them let coolant dribble down the side of the block, the other 18 let coolant into the crankcase where it will RAPIDLY DESTROY the oil and EAT the bearings.
03-03-2016, 07:29 AM
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Re: COOLANT LEAKING OUT SIDE OF THE HEAD AND BLOCK???
I'm actually really hoping it is this.. I could see how with the fans blowing it would make it run towards the end of the block like it is. I did rub my finger on the bottom of the plug and it did have residue if coolant so well see.
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03-03-2016, 07:30 AM
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Re: COOLANT LEAKING OUT SIDE OF THE HEAD AND BLOCK???
I did coat the threads with thread sealant that's for sure.
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