In a message dated 6/19/2005 9:38:31 PM Central Standard Time,
jtedder68@cox.net writes:
> Well, after helpful advice from Uncle Jack and others, I've determined that
> my coolant leak between the head and block is NOT coming from the head
> freeze plug. Therefore, it's got to be coming from the head, so I guess
> it's coming off now.
>
> A couple of questions:
>
> 1. I pull the dipstick out and let it drip on the exhaust manifold. When
> the drip hits, it sizzles - does this mean water in the oil? I tried this
> using straight oil, and it didn't sizzle.
>
> 2. I seem to have a water leak coming from inside my water pump pulley and
> no leak on the water pump above the pulley, which would seem to me to
> indicate that the water pump is leaking from some point that I can't see
> (like out of the front pump bearing or something). Any other ideas on this
> one?
>
> 3. After a massive coolant leak coming from the bottom hose, I clamped the
> hose clamps down VERY tight. However, after I shut it down (and the temp
> gauge was about in the middle), the top of the bottom hose started to leak
> again. All I can think of is that the clamp is getting hot and expanding,
> which is letting coolant leak by. Anybody have a way to stop this? I'm
> thinking maybe a second clamp, some silicone sealant, and a new hose?
>
>
Sounds like perhpas you need to look at your radiator cap. Could all these
problems be caused by excessive cooling system pressure?
Dave
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