On Apr 24, 5:30 am, "BigIronRam" <n....DeleteThis@home.com> wrote:
> "mikep28" <mike....DeleteThis@insightbb.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1177353282.395168.98280@b75g2000hsg.googlegroups.com...
>
> > Ok my dodge ram leaks about a full radiator full of water in about 200
> > miles. I dont drive the truck much but anyways. The leak is from the
> > rear of the motor. With the engine running and me on the ground
> > drivers side, I see it coming from the very rear up high about the
> > middle of the motor (valve cover area). Any place in general I should
> > be looking? I know these things are prone to freeze plug leaks in the
> > bell shousing , but if I see the water there I know its not a freeze
> > plug. Intake manifold coolant cooled?
>
> Starting in 1985 Dodge small blocks got water cooled intake manifolds to
> fight the infamous exhaust crossover blockage. I'm surprised a guy with
> little knowledge of Dodge engines knows about that.
>
> My '93 360 Ramcharger developed a similar leak that turned out to be a
> leaking head gasket.
>
> I really dont know a lot about
>
> > dodge's in general, hell I have never stripped a piston engine. i have
> > done a TON of rotaries, but no piston motors. Although Im well versed
> > around the outside of motors tho. Anyways, and ideas? Anyone have
> > something similar to share?
Yeah Im gonna have to dig in to it here soon. I need a truck and not
one thats costing me a fortune in collant.
>> Stay informed about: 1987 dodge ram 318 leaking a lot of coolant? 
FAQ
Profile
Private Messages
Log in
