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I have not had any leaks until I drove it up the ramps and put it on jack stands.
I was getting ready for some track time this weekend and all of a sudden out for nowhere I find a coolant leak. I could not indicate where it was coming from and wonder if anyone can relate and advise?
Past the gasket and around the bolts is all I can see.
If all else fails, a radiator pressure test kit from Harbor Freight ($90) allows quick testing of the coolant system without running the engine or taking anything apart.
Looks like a water pump. Rusted bolts typical. Buy a new pump and new bolts (ICT Billet makes a set - Amazon), and gaskets, water neck (they can be pretty nasty) and thermostat.
Old trick…. When you’re going to install your pump the bolts will want to fall out taking the gaskets with them. Instead get two rubber bands to wrap around the three bolts on each side. Once you get the bolts started reach in with some pliers to grab the rubber back and cut them off.
Old trick…. When you’re going to install your pump the bolts will want to fall out taking the gaskets with them. Instead get two rubber bands to wrap around the three bolts on each side. Once you get the bolts started reach in with some pliers to grab the rubber back and cut them off.
Looks like a water pump. Rusted bolts typical. Buy a new pump and new bolts (ICT Billet makes a set - Amazon), and gaskets, water neck (they can be pretty nasty) and thermostat.
Old trick…. When you’re going to install your pump the bolts will want to fall out taking the gaskets with them. Instead get two rubber bands to wrap around the three bolts on each side. Once you get the bolts started reach in with some pliers to grab the rubber back and cut them off.
Great tip. Anyone who has changed one knows exactly what a PITA it is. I used a couple dabs of gasket maker to keep the drives side gasket from falling.
Also it is good idea to clean up threads in the block and new bolts. An amazon tap and die set will work. We've hard new ARP bolts which didn't easily thread. If it doesn't feel factory don't force it.
Thanks for moving this @Vetteman Jack and thanks for the member advice. Road tested, passed tech, NASA HPDE1 in the morning. National Auto Sport Association High Performance Drivers Education
Also it is good idea to clean up threads in the block and new bolts. An amazon tap and die set will work. We've hard new ARP bolts which didn't easily thread. If it doesn't feel factory don't force it.
Coolant leak.
