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My 1987 Elko, V8 is leaking water somewhere on the rear of the engine and it seems to be dripping off and on at times. I've noted that the water drips from the starter and see no trails of fluid along the block, indicating a possible freeze plug failure.
I've pressure tested the system, and it does drop a few pounds after about five minutes, so I know there is a leak somewhere. I've checked all hoses, intake manifold connections, and see no signs of upper engine leaks. I suspected a possible heater core, but thought that would lead to water on the floor inside the vehicle.
I saw an article posted today that shows the heater core below the heater blower, inside the upper A/C- heater housing. Very interesting because I thought the heater core would be INSIDE the cockpit under the dash. That said, does anyone know where condensation or a heater core leaking water would flow to indicate a bad heater core? Would it drop on or near the starter? I have noticed that when I use the heater, it does seem to drip more, but again, it is off and on?
This is bothering me because the location seems difficult to determine. I would think a freeze plug loss would leave a drip pattern along the block, yet there is no visible signs. And the car drips like a typical vehicle when air-conditioning is used on a hot day, in the same area where the air-conditioning would drip. After reading about the location of the heater core, my next thought is where the moisture drops if it does leak?
Have any of you guys had this kind of vexing issues?
I've pressure tested the system, and it does drop a few pounds after about five minutes, so I know there is a leak somewhere. I've checked all hoses, intake manifold connections, and see no signs of upper engine leaks. I suspected a possible heater core, but thought that would lead to water on the floor inside the vehicle.
I saw an article posted today that shows the heater core below the heater blower, inside the upper A/C- heater housing. Very interesting because I thought the heater core would be INSIDE the cockpit under the dash. That said, does anyone know where condensation or a heater core leaking water would flow to indicate a bad heater core? Would it drop on or near the starter? I have noticed that when I use the heater, it does seem to drip more, but again, it is off and on?
This is bothering me because the location seems difficult to determine. I would think a freeze plug loss would leave a drip pattern along the block, yet there is no visible signs. And the car drips like a typical vehicle when air-conditioning is used on a hot day, in the same area where the air-conditioning would drip. After reading about the location of the heater core, my next thought is where the moisture drops if it does leak?
Have any of you guys had this kind of vexing issues?