Howdy.

I discovered today that I had a pretty bad coolant leak.

It was a warm day, so I had the temp control set to the coolest (AC wasnt on) on my way to the bank. I came out from the bank and see about half a quart of coolant on the ground.

It was coming from the back of the block, and seemed to be running down mostly on the driver side of the bellhousing. If I run the heater when I drive, it doesnt drip AT ALL when I it off.

Ideas?

Carpet is dry, and all the coolant hoses going into the cab appear to be dry.

Maybe a freeze plug?

Head gasket? I don't think its a head gasket, it doesn't seemed to have lost any power.

 

theres a by pass hose on top of the block between the fire wall check that its shaped like a c my hose went and i had the same problem hope this helps

 

There is a plate that bolts to the back of the head. Its a coolant journal. More than likely thats your leak. Not sure if you can buy just that gasket or if ya have to buy a whole head gasket kit. Its real hard to see cause its right against the firewall. Get an inspection mirror and a flashlight and check it out.

 

thanks

 

any idea what it or the gasket for it would be called? I am having the same issue, and it is definitely coming from this.
thanks
dewitt