Can a coolant leak cause an engine leak?
Can a coolant leak cause an engine leak?
The intake manifold gasket may develop and external engine oil or coolant leak. In some cases, an internal coolant leak may occur causing coolant to mix with the engine oil. Our technicians tell us that operating the engine with a coolant/oil mix can result in internal engine damage.
Why is the coolant leaking from my Chevy Silverado?
On July 21 my 2004 Chevrolet silverado overheated and had a sudden loss of power. The problem was a direct result of a cracked head that leaked all of the engine coolant into the oil pan. This defect is a known defect to gm per a technical service bulliten that was issued in 2007.
What kind of problem is a 2005 Chevy Silverado?
See all problems of the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 . The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving 65 mph, the temperature gauge indicated that the vehicle was overheating. The vehicle was immediately taken to the closest dealer where the coolant was flushed and replaced. The failure recurred.
Why does water pour out the back of my car?
WATER POURS OUT THE BACK OF THE ENGINE WITHOUT IT RUNNING OR BEING WARM . NO PREASURE IN THE BLOCK AT ALL . DONT KNOW WHAT TO FIX ?????
Where is the coolant leak at the back of the engine?
The heater hoses run around the back of the engine. Make sure they aren’t leaking. I replaced the intake manifold gasket and found evidence of a possible leak around the front bolt of the manifold but after a 5 hour job of tearing down, cleaning and reinstall I still have a leak.
What causes water leak from back of engine?
Could be a leaky heater hose, or perhaps the heater core itself, meaning the pipes that poke through the firewall, into the engine bay You might even have to put the truck on jack stands, and look from underneath I concur w/the above post by db4690, more likely an intake manifold gasket than the head gasket.
What causes the fluid level to drop on a Chevy 350?
The drop is caused by the thermostat at the end of the top radiator hose opening. Replace the thermostat if the fluid level does not drop. Look for white smoke exiting from the exhaust pipe, which indicates a blown head gasket.
What is the cooling system on a Chevy 350?
The cooling system for the Chevrolet 350 engine consists of a water pump, a radiator and a thermostat. It is of vital importance that the cooling system work properly, as a cooling problem can lead not only to an engine which overheats, but also to more serious problems such as a damaged head gasket or a cracked cylinder block.
