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anti-freeze dripping - parallel to vertical section of header pipe - causes? 200

posted by  someone claiming to be g on  Sun Feb 24 10:21 CST 2008 [RELATED]

my 90 240 has begun to loose anti-freeze from the overflow.

after poking around the car, i discovered that there is a leak coming from the area around where the header pipe. it is dripping about 2 inches away from where the header pipe runs vertical to connect to the engine.

i haven't isolated the cause, as it's too cold for jackstands, but i'm wondering - before i bring it in, what the possible causes could be.

has this happened to any brickers out there?
is this going to be a big deal or a small one?

thanks in advance,

g








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    anti-freeze dripping - parallel to vertical section of header pipe - causes? 200

    posted by  Jorrell on  Sun Feb 24 12:04 CST 2008
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    The block coolant drain is right about in the same area, it is rare that they leak, but if it wasn't fully closed the last time it was used, it could leak.

    jorrell
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    anti-freeze dripping - parallel to vertical section of header pipe - causes? 200

    posted by  Oleseahorse on  Sun Feb 24 12:03 CST 2008
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    Hello G,

    It's also possible that the drain-cock is leaking as that is adjacent to the header pipe.

    Marty Wolfson
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    anti-freeze dripping - parallel to vertical section of header pipe - causes? 200

    posted by  Volvo From Heck on  Sun Feb 24 10:31 CST 2008
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    There's a steel tube that runs from the water pump to the rear of the cylinder head under the exhaust manifold. It's not particularly common but they can rust out.








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      anti-freeze dripping - parallel to vertical section of header pipe - causes? 200

      posted by  someone claiming to be g on  Sun Feb 24 12:27 CST 2008 [RELATED]

      hi guys,

      all great leads.

      i forgot to mention, i did have the water pump changed over christmas, i believe they replaced most of the coolant.

      maybe they drained it, but didn't tighten it enough.

      i'll check it checked and then post the results.

      gotta love the brickboard!!!

      thanks again,

      g







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