So I just finished installing new tie rods, control arms, FCABs, and coolant overflow tank. Though as soon as I had that finished I found myself a few days later with a new coolant leak, which seems to be coming from the back of the engine bay on the passenger side. (I seem to be in a season of projects with this car right now.. :-)) Anyway there seems to be coolant dripping onto the exhaust manifold. Can anyone tell me what that might be, or what I should look into replacing? I can't really seem to see anything at the moment since the manifold is in the way. Insight and help is much appreciated!
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My car has been in the garage since the fall, so it's been a while since i've been in the engine bay. But I don't recall any coolant lines on that side of the engine. Are you sure it's not leaking from the tank you just installed and blowing back towards the manifold? -
Sounds like you have a leaking head-gasket....
That or the coolant drain plug could be leaking on to the manifold. Where is it leaking onto the manifold?Comment
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Originally Posted by Roland H:
or the coolant drain plug could be leaking on to the manifold. Where is it leaking onto the manifold?
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Could also be a leaky freeze plug, although I've never heard that problem on the S52's I've seen it on many other motors.Comment
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It seems to be kind of near the middle. It's dripping onto the front most manifold. So after looking up the placement of the drain plug that seems like a possible culprit!Comment
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Originally Posted by djjvr:
It seems to be kind of near the middle. It's dripping onto the front most manifold. So after looking up the placement of the drain plug that seems like a possible culprit!
I'm guessing it's dripping on the lower section of the manifold?Comment
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