Where is the coolant leak under the intake manifold?

I noticed the smell of antifreeze while driving when I checked I can see the puddle of coolant at the underneath the intake manifold were the knock sensors go ( i believe that is the name of the sensor). I can also see some partially wet antifreeze around the injector for #1.

Where does the coolant come from on a Ford F150?

I can see it is coming from the from of the intake manifold by were the metal coolant crossover that is part of the intake. It is dripping one small drop about every 2-3 seconds at idle.

Is it possible to fix an intake air leak?

Intake leaks are potentially damaging, but they’re usually easy to fix. Now that you know the common leak sources, you can find the spots in need of repair. Identify the right product then shop the best aftermarket fuel and air parts that you can use to seal off the breach.

How do you fix a leaky intake manifold in a Ford truck?

Apply sealant to the mating surfaces and lay down the Intake manifold. Line up the bolt holes and loosely thread the bolts in place. Due to the torque procedure, the thermostat and it’s housing will need to be secured at this time.

I can see it is coming from the from of the intake manifold by were the metal coolant crossover that is part of the intake. It is dripping one small drop about every 2-3 seconds at idle.

Can a cracked intake manifold be repaired with K-seal?

K-Seal can permanently repair a cracked or leaking intake manifold which can cause engine overheating.

What kind of truck has a coolant leak?

In the mean time I will keep topping off the coolant level and cleaning the excess. Thanks in advance. the truck is a 2001 5.4L 2wd with 180k Last edited by jayta98; 10-28-2015 at 05:02 PM. Video Player is loading. This is a modal window.

Where is the coolant leak under the intake manifold?