Coolant leak?

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09-20-2010, 09:55 PM
pink_sleeve

Coolant leak?

I stole this pic from another thread. Sorry... Is the hardline i outlined in green a coolant line of any type? It mounts/threads into right behind the header i think. I am getting all kinds of fluid on the pipe, lower motor mount, and header... It seems like it is leaker coolant somewhere around or behind the header and i am thinking there should even be coolant in this area at all. It the freeze plug in this area? Any ideas?

http://img227.imageshack.us/content_.../85371369m.jpg
09-20-2010, 10:00 PM
pink_sleeve

Re: Coolant leak?

And i'm not refering to line 2 or 7 like in this diagram. There is anothe hardline tube running in the same area but it looks as if it threads in behind the header into something?

http://www.bkhondaparts.com/billkay/...temcomp=Engine
09-20-2010, 10:29 PM
turabaka

Re: Coolant leak?

The only other hard line that threads in near the exhaust manifold is the EGR pipe. None of those three lines should have any coolant in them at all.
09-20-2010, 10:34 PM
pink_sleeve

Re: Coolant leak?

Quote:

Originally Posted by turabaka

The only other hard line that threads in near the exhaust manifold is the EGR pipe. None of those three lines should have any coolant in them at all.

If none of the 3 lines carry coolant what could the leak be coming from in this area?
09-20-2010, 10:37 PM
turabaka

Re: Coolant leak?

Possibly from the headgasket, a freezeplug, or one of the coolant lines on the side of the head is dripping back into that area. There are two freeze plugs on the front of the block, one on the side, and I believe one on the back. I'd check those, and then check the coolant line on the side of the head, and if it's none of those I'd check the headgasket.
09-20-2010, 10:41 PM
pink_sleeve

Re: Coolant leak?

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Originally Posted by turabaka

Possibly from the headgasket, a freezeplug, or one of the coolant lines on the side of the head is dripping back into that area. There are two freeze plugs on the front of the block, one on the side, and I believe one on the back. I'd check those, and then check the coolant line on the side of the head, and if it's none of those I'd check the headgasket.

Can a head gasket leak leave a puddle under the car? If the car is on and running the leak is not as bad as when you shut it off after it is up to temp.
09-20-2010, 10:42 PM
pink_sleeve

Re: Coolant leak?

Also where do you get freeze plugs if it is that?
09-20-2010, 10:43 PM
turabaka

Re: Coolant leak?

Anything's possible. Like I said. I'd check the other two things before you worry about the headgasket. More than likely it's just an old coolant line that's leaking a bit.
09-20-2010, 10:45 PM
turabaka

Re: Coolant leak?

Any autoparts store should have them. Autozone, Schucks, Napa, etc. They'll be able to look up what size you need.
09-20-2010, 10:45 PM
pink_sleeve

Re: Coolant leak?

Quote:

Originally Posted by turabaka

Anything's possible. Like I said. I'd check the other two things before you worry about the headgasket. More than likely it's just an old coolant line that's leaking a bit.

I will look at it better tomorrow afternoon and try to take some pics...
09-20-2010, 10:46 PM
turabaka

Re: Coolant leak?

Cool. Yeah pics might help a bit in locating that leak.
09-20-2010, 10:51 PM
pink_sleeve

Re: Coolant leak?

Quote:

Originally Posted by turabaka

Cool. Yeah pics might help a bit in locating that leak.

And show off how neglected the engine has been. I think every gasket possible leaks oil : ( I just bought it about a month ago. I plan on replacing as many of the gaskets as i can. Valve cover, oil pan, front main seal, oil pump seal, oil filter base mount seal... I just don't know which ones i can get to and how long they should take to replace since it is currently a daily driver.