Coolant Leak

Elvis · 06-14-2000, 12:48 PM

Help! My anti-freeze is running down the driveway and I can't figure out what the problem is. I have a '67 with a 289. The anti-freeze is dripping from the front corner of the oil pan - driver's side. It is difficult to see but right between the fuel pump and the oil filter there is what I think is a drain plug. Behind the plug there is a housing of some kind and I think the coolant is oozing from that area. I initially thought that it could be the frost plug but if the frost plug is a silver thing about the size of a 50 cent piece, it is a bit farther back and seems to be OK. Any ideas?

red · 06-14-2000, 05:03 PM

Is it the seal between the timing chain cover and the water pump?

-JON

Clark Rodgers · 06-15-2000, 09:03 AM

Elvis, Red is leading you the right way, the timing chain cover has coolant run through it. Just might need a new gasket but if I went that far consider new pump and possible timing chain.

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69 351W Sportsroof deluxe

Elvis · 06-20-2000, 02:02 PM

Thank you to Red And Clark. The timing chain cover was quite pitted in some areas causing the leak. I replaced the cover and gasket and we are back in business. Also put in a new water pump. The timing chain was still in good shape. Elvis

06-14-2000, 12:48 PM	#1
Elvis Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Sherman, Texas Posts: 188	Coolant Leak Help! My anti-freeze is running down the driveway and I can't figure out what the problem is. I have a '67 with a 289. The anti-freeze is dripping from the front corner of the oil pan - driver's side. It is difficult to see but right between the fuel pump and the oil filter there is what I think is a drain plug. Behind the plug there is a housing of some kind and I think the coolant is oozing from that area. I initially thought that it could be the frost plug but if the frost plug is a silver thing about the size of a 50 cent piece, it is a bit farther back and seems to be OK. Any ideas?

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06-14-2000, 05:03 PM	#2
red Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Millburn, NJ Posts: 310	Is it the seal between the timing chain cover and the water pump? -JON

06-15-2000, 09:03 AM	#3
Clark Rodgers Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Rowlett,Texas Posts: 306	Elvis, Red is leading you the right way, the timing chain cover has coolant run through it. Just might need a new gasket but if I went that far consider new pump and possible timing chain. ------------------ 69 351W Sportsroof deluxe

06-20-2000, 02:02 PM	#4
Elvis Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Sherman, Texas Posts: 188	Thank you to Red And Clark. The timing chain cover was quite pitted in some areas causing the leak. I replaced the cover and gasket and we are back in business. Also put in a new water pump. The timing chain was still in good shape. Elvis