coolant leak

[i8av8]

is it possible to have a coolant leak from behind the timing cover?

was replacing my harmonic balancer last week and noticed an accumulation of coolant at the bottom of the timing cover behind the balancer. never been behind the cover personally so i don't know if it is possible to have a coolant leak from behind there.

water pump was dry so i don't think it's from there.

 

[ty166]

Re: coolant leak

behind the cover , no. possibly your water pump to block gaskets leaking or your thermostat housing leaking. worst case scenerio is the lower intake gasket leaking and your just missing it. it most likely leaking form one of those three places and you just are not seeing the trail of coolant down the block.

 

[cloneman315]

Re: coolant leak

is it in the oil?

 

[i8av8]

Re: coolant leak

well, after further evaluation i was able to trace the leak to the water pump gasket on the pass. side. it seems to be running down my ground cable from block to front cross member.

ty1666, you are the winner. 25 syty bucks for you.

cloneman315, no coolant in my oil. big relief.

at first, i thought it was excess coolant from when i did the coolant temp sensors. intake and head. i tried to rinse off the coolant but when i saw the small puddle on the ground i thought maybe i missed some.

i should be okay if i just replace the gaskets and not the pump, right? it is an aluminum pump.

thanks for the replies, guys :tup:

 

[ty166]

Re: coolant leak

:tup: its a great feeling when its nothing major aint it ?? clean the pump up real good and make sure there isnt any pitting in the aluminum you should be fine with just new gaskets. i always smear on alittle "right stuff" , its exspensive but worth it in my eyes.