Coolant leaking from back of motor

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11-20-2006, 05:12 AM

Toddman0025

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Coolant leaking from back of motor

I'm loosing a ton of coolant from somewhere near the back of the motor, haven't had a chance to pinpoint the cause yet but I can see it pouring out all over the transmission when the car is running. What are the most common areas that can fail back there?

11-20-2006, 05:49 AM

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RE: Coolant leaking from back of motor

did you just replace the heads/intake, if heads did u use new gaskets, if intake ame thing, plus did u use the cork ends or a bead of silicone, if nit, take the intake off and see where its comign from.

11-20-2006, 11:47 AM

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RE: Coolant leaking from back of motor

It's either the head or the intake manifold gasket leaking. It would be rare if the block was cracked back there, but not out of the question.

11-20-2006, 05:23 PM

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RE: Coolant leaking from back of motor

Check the back the intake. Mine leaked there due to a bad seal. Also check the heater hoses. I had a connection between my heater hoses making them two pieces instead of just one full hose. It leaked at that connection, so I just unhooked and plugged the heater hoses. Cleaned up the engine compartment also.