Re: 1951 288 coolant leak

Posted by HH56 On 2015/11/14 16:09:15

JW is probably correct and that may be the cure. Permatex on the threads might stop the leak but I will throw something else out.

I was chasing a similar leak on the 47 which was showing on head behind the housing. Was blaming bolts, some of the old gasket not removed and even a rough gasket sealing surface. Turned out my leak was slight seepage from around the radiator hose running down and along the area between the housing and head. The surface under the hose was a bit pitted and rough. The clamp was tight but the surface was rough enough the water could find a path. I used JB weld in the area where the hose would fit and sanded that smooth. End of problem.