Hello all,
My SA has a coolant leak; the leak occurs whether the car is running or not.

It seems to be coming from the back, lower part of the intake manifold and is dripping down the side of the block to the header where it creates lots of smoke if the car is running or continues down to fall off the oil pan if the car is off and cool.

The leak is quick enough to totally soak the cardboard I put under the car in about a week.

I've attached a photo of the coolant trail, for reference the big bolt on the right is the lower rear header stud.

What is causing this? and How can it be fixed? Any help for further diagnosis would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers,
Kam

 

There are a couple of O-rings between the intake manifold and the block. Pick up a set of O-rings and an Intake Gasket, and plan on about an hour or so to do the job.




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Aye aye!
I got scared that it was something more serious.

Thanks!
Kam