coolant leak on 1940 120?

Posted by Dan Marrin On 2014/3/21 14:02:11

I was replacing the mechanical fuel pump on my 1940 120 this winter and all of a sudden I noticed anti freeze was leaking from the front of the car. I can't imagine how the leak could be related to my removal and replacement of the fuel pump, but I am open to any theory that might link the two?

It was too cold until now to get it out in the light of day to try to determine where the water was coming from. I assumed that maybe the radiator had sprung a leak, but upon closer inspection it appears to be dripping from the left front portion of the engine below where the generator is mounted. It's running out at a pretty fast drip. Are there any frost plugs in this vicinity that might have popped loose or any port to the cooling system that might have been loosened; we had an unseasonable cold winter with temps below 0 in WV. Anything else besides the water pump at the front of the engine that could be the source of this leak? I have felt around the water pump and can see no moisture coming from where it is mounted. I have also checked the upper and lower hoses at each end and they appear to be dry.