Still have a coolant leak in front part of engine? Intake gasket?

Tiny
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Replaced water pump, thermostat gasket and housing. Still have a coolant leak in front part of engine? Intake gasket? Would steel seal fix this problem?
Wednesday, May 12th, 2010 AT 3:14 PM

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Tiny
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Chances are it is the intake or the timing chain cover. Products that are designed to seal leaks usually cause other problems. Often times they will plug a heater core. Thus, I don't recommend it.

Go to the local parts store and ask if they will lend or rent a pressure tester and pressure test the cooling system. Pressure test the system to see if you can identify where the leak is. Also, they make a dye you can put in the system to check for leaks. WHen you shine a black light on it, it glows. You can try either.

Let me know what you find.
Joe
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Thursday, May 13th, 2021 AT 12:16 PM
Tiny
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Hello,

Pressure testing the cooling system can help determine the issue.
Here is a helpful guide:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/radiator-pressure-test

As mentioned by Joe using a dye can definitely make it easier to find a leak.

I have attached the replacement procedure for the intake gasket and timing cover below for your reference.

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you.
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Sunday, December 12th, 2021 AT 7:37 PM

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