Coolant leak - 1969
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Coolant leak - 1969
Hey gang,
I'm a bit of a novice. My 1969 is leaking coolant on the ground on the passenger side near the side pipe. Now car running too hot. The car had some work done and the coolant topped off. I thought it could be overflow, but too much came out and the engine to hot. Any help on what could be causing it and how to fix would be appreciated. Dan
I'm a bit of a novice. My 1969 is leaking coolant on the ground on the passenger side near the side pipe. Now car running too hot. The car had some work done and the coolant topped off. I thought it could be overflow, but too much came out and the engine to hot. Any help on what could be causing it and how to fix would be appreciated. Dan
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You had the heads and intake removed just to have painted?! 
Yikes... Breaking open engine seals is not something I do unless it's absolutely necessary.
My money is on incorrect gasket installation or prep and now you have a head or intake gasket leak.
Elm
Yikes... Breaking open engine seals is not something I do unless it's absolutely necessary.
My money is on incorrect gasket installation or prep and now you have a head or intake gasket leak.
Elm
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