Coolant leak on front right side of engine
#1
Coolant leak on front right side of engine
Hi everyone,
I flushed my radiator and it was obviously one of those cases where the residue and debris in the cooling system was the only thing keeping it sealed.
It doesn't leak at all when the car is off but as soon as I start it up it's pouring coolant out at about the rate you'd pour a pepsi can into a cup.
The water pump was my first guess but it feels dry. The hoses all look to be OK. The leak is nowhere near the radiator or heater core (both of which are working fine).
I got a light down into the engine bay and ran a pressure tester and it looks like theres an engineered "hole" (circular recess) about the size of a silver dollar the coolant is trickling from. This is on the front right side of the engine. Is there a freezer plug right there? It's caked in grease/dirt but looks to me like a hole/recess for freezer plug but I always heard they were on the back of the engine?
Oh yeah and never let your dad "surprise" you by "working on" your car while you're away for the day you'll come home needing a new fairing after a jack tore through it and a new center console after he spilled a milk carton full of super glue all over it. but i digress. f**k
I flushed my radiator and it was obviously one of those cases where the residue and debris in the cooling system was the only thing keeping it sealed.
It doesn't leak at all when the car is off but as soon as I start it up it's pouring coolant out at about the rate you'd pour a pepsi can into a cup.
The water pump was my first guess but it feels dry. The hoses all look to be OK. The leak is nowhere near the radiator or heater core (both of which are working fine).
I got a light down into the engine bay and ran a pressure tester and it looks like theres an engineered "hole" (circular recess) about the size of a silver dollar the coolant is trickling from. This is on the front right side of the engine. Is there a freezer plug right there? It's caked in grease/dirt but looks to me like a hole/recess for freezer plug but I always heard they were on the back of the engine?
Oh yeah and never let your dad "surprise" you by "working on" your car while you're away for the day you'll come home needing a new fairing after a jack tore through it and a new center console after he spilled a milk carton full of super glue all over it. but i digress. f**k
Last edited by 80srobot; 05-28-2011 at 05:07 PM.
The following users liked this post:
Jorge89 (02-14-2024)
#2
Re: Coolant leak on front right side of engine
the engine is a 5.0 tpi by the way (1986)
here's a high tech drawing of where on the front of the engine the hole is located
behind all the pulleys / well to the right of the water pump
here's a high tech drawing of where on the front of the engine the hole is located
behind all the pulleys / well to the right of the water pump
#3
Moderator
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Mercedes Norte, Heredia, Costa Rica
Posts: 20,981
Likes: 0
Received 9 Likes
on
8 Posts
Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop
Engine: 383 Carb
Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44
Re: Coolant leak on front right side of engine
Every face of the block has at least 2 freeze plugs.
#4
Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Minnesnowta
Posts: 360
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 1987 Camaro Z28
Engine: 355ci, XE262 , 650dp
Transmission: T-5, RAM clutch
Axle/Gears: 3.23 limited slip
Re: Coolant leak on front right side of engine
Lol... For a "high tech" drawing, that's actually pretty accurate. There is a frost plug on the block right about there, and they are about the size of a silver dollar.
I've never had to replace one though... wish I could be more help
I've never had to replace one though... wish I could be more help
#6
Moderator
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Mercedes Norte, Heredia, Costa Rica
Posts: 20,981
Likes: 0
Received 9 Likes
on
8 Posts
Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop
Engine: 383 Carb
Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44
Re: Coolant leak on front right side of engine
By the way, if one was corroded to the point of failing, the rest aren't usually too far behind. Use brass plugs instead of steel for your replacements.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
1992 Trans Am
History / Originality
27
05-10-2023 07:19 PM
Terrell351
Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
5
06-13-2021 01:13 PM