Leakin and It's driving me nuts!
#1
Leakin and It's driving me nuts!
Alright guys. I have antifreeze leaking from the top of the engine somewhere. I can narrow it down to right below and to the right of the intake. It drips/pours down onto the differential and oil pan, but only after I've gotten it up to running temp and not while it's running. When I squeeze any hoses I don't get drips and all connections look fine. Is there a chance that the engine block cracked? I went through a gallon in about a week and a half before I saw the leak. Any help would really be appreciated.
#5
Wow. Thanks for the help. What am I looking at time/difficulty/money wise? Sadly I need to drive it to get to work tomorrow I really appreciate the help. Im sure you guys just saved me a TON of money.
#7
i got the gasket kit off rockauto for 90.00 +/- and it took me 12 hours.
not terrible, just involved job.
How To Replace Intake Manifold Gaskets On A GMC Jimmy 4.3 Liter V6 To Fix A Coolant Leak - GM Truck Engine Repairs
that is the how to i used, great detail...even has a tool list.
good luck.
not terrible, just involved job.
How To Replace Intake Manifold Gaskets On A GMC Jimmy 4.3 Liter V6 To Fix A Coolant Leak - GM Truck Engine Repairs
that is the how to i used, great detail...even has a tool list.
good luck.
#8
i paid to get it done since it was in winter and i didnt have time.
costed me 600$cnd. including 7hrs at 65$/hr. the rest is gasket kit, shop supply and coolant/oil change.
not too bad but get it done soon or it will cost you an engine in the next couple months !
costed me 600$cnd. including 7hrs at 65$/hr. the rest is gasket kit, shop supply and coolant/oil change.
not too bad but get it done soon or it will cost you an engine in the next couple months !
#10
Thanks guys. The sad thing is I just spent $45 to do an oil change two weeks ago. And coolant flush over the summer. Bad timing, but whatcha gunna do, ya know? I'll be back if I get lost in the process. I'm gunna have to try to do it myself.
EDIT: I'm assuming this kit will do?
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par...3096_259705_0_
Or are there better ones than felpro? Also...Anything else I should take care of while I'm in there?
EDIT: I'm assuming this kit will do?
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par...3096_259705_0_
Or are there better ones than felpro? Also...Anything else I should take care of while I'm in there?
Last edited by Little Roober; 10-24-2011 at 03:11 PM.