Where is the coolant leak on a V6?
Location #1 in the picture below is on the passenger side front of the engine behind the front timing cover. Location #2 is a little harder to see. It is below the throttle body and next to the coolant temperature sensor and thermostat outlet housing on the drivers side.
What causes coolant to leak on GM Vortec Spider?
One of the most common problems on the GM Vortec ‘Spider’ 4.3L, 5.0L, and 5.7L engines is coolant leaking from the intake manifold gaskets.
Is there a coolant leak in my Sierra?
Lately my ’97 Sierra has developed a coolant leak. It’s never anything much, a few drops on the driveway here and there, but nevertheless annoying. The overflow tank is just about empty, so I’m definately loosing some. The engine temperature never reaches over 200 (I don’t drive too far), but I can smell the coolant after I’ve shut the engine off.
Is there a gasket leak from a coolant leak?
As you can see, the hose connection is broken, and yes, it is wet with coolant. When I was replacing the shock absorber on this side last week I must have nicked the hose somehow that it would break the hold of the glue. No gunk was on the oil cap or dipstick and it doesn’t look like there is a gasket leak (yet).
One of the most common problems on the GM Vortec ‘Spider’ 4.3L, 5.0L, and 5.7L engines is coolant leaking from the intake manifold gaskets.
When did my Chevy Silverado 1500 coolant leak?
Contacted gm, on June 7, 2014 after getting the car back from the dealership, to help with the replacement costs and got no help whatsoever due to age of vehicle with less than 100,000 miles. I even asked if they would pay for the engine if I paid for the labor to have it installed.
What causes coolant to leak from the intake manifold?
Leaking coolant into the engines combustion chambers from a leaking EGR cooling port. The wall is very thin on that part of the intake manifold.. EGR coolant flow washes a hole into the vacuum side of the manifold. * Note, for external leaks or leaks into the oil there are other causes !
Can a crack in the head gasket cause a coolant leak?
This is a sign of a coolant leak, but might also be caused by cracks in the engine, head, or head gasket. The most obvious coolant leak solution is to find and fix the leak, but finding the leak is not always an easy task. Here are some of the most common ways causes of a coolant leak and how to fix them.