200,00 on engine and a blackstone radiator with plastic end caps

im losing water but cannot see where it might be leaking from
i had the console apart last weekend and saw no leaks from the core or interior hoses
i cannot see any pooled coolant in any engine area nook nor cranny
this weekend i want to replace upper & lower radiator hoses and the two heater hoses in the engine bay

where else might i look for a water leak?

a few months ago i replaced the trans filter and pan gasket and the oil pan gasket
but still have oil & tranny leaks
tranny fluid isnt leaking from the cooling lines or the pan
- does it have a shaft seal at front of tranny?

engine oil loss may be just the seals
- i have five elring seals but am not sure of the exact application for each but have part nos
can someone please identify these ELRING seals so i can get any others i need
465.194 -
336.998 -
341.746 (ihave 2 of these) -
044.598 -

where else might i find an oil loss (no oil cooler - non turbo)
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Rich Wiebe

Check the seal where the water pump meets the head (top of water pump - some call it the mushroom seal I think). I just discovered a leak there that took awhile to find. Best time to find it is with the engine cold. Start it, then rev it up a little and take a look while revving. Problem is the leak doesn't show up once the engine is warm, it evaporates......Also check the where the hose goes into the back of the pump (same general vicinity). Look below the water pump too for a lower pump seal leak.

You might have a bad tranny tailshaft seal. Sprays ATF all over the place so you can't tell where it is leaking. Grab your driveshaft near the tranny and shake hard. If it moves around alot you probably have a bad tailshaft bushing/seal. Be sure and replace the bushing and the seal. If you don't replace the bushing the seal will leak again. Common problem at 150-200k miles. Did mine around 190K, so your car has the right mileage for this...

Check front of engine around water pump/timing belt area for front engine seal leaks (3 of them). A bad front seal can cause a water pump leak too because of oil damage. You could have related problems...Check around valve cover, back of head/valve cover and bottom of block where tranny bolts on to engine (could be dreaded rear main??)for other oil leaks.

Also make sure your flame trap, its hoses and the oil breather box are clean. This can stop the rear main and other engine seals from leaking by removing the excessive crankcase pressure caused by a clogged PCV system. Ask me how I know about this...

Good luck,


Jim 90 244DL 233K

i suppose i should get off my lazy ass and look at an engine drawing again
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Rich Wiebe

The b230f is a pretty simple engine, especially compared to today's engines! If you don't have one, I suggest getting a Haynes manual (simple and cheap) or another manual - Bentley (more expensive) is the preferred one around here by BB's.

Also - Go to the 700/900 FAQ section of this website, you'lll find it in the features pulldown menu at the top of any page. Although geared to 700/900 owners it has alot of good info for 240 owners. Most of the 700/900's use the b230f and those cars also share other mechanical parts with the 240. A great and learning tool.

If you have anymore questions, just post. The people on this board are great and will be glad to help. I've learned a tremendous amount here!!


Jim 90 244DL 232K

Oh yeahhhh....Try FCP Groton for help with the seals. They are really helpful. I'm sure they have the part numbers. They will be especially helpful if you tell them you are going to buy some parts from them!!!


Jim 90 244DL 232K

thanks a bunch
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Rich Wiebe