1988 Bronco 11 2.9 Water Leak

Blindtoe · Aug 10, 2013

Changed radiator and all hoses. Developed a leak back of engine Runs over clutch cover. Can't see or feel it. Any Idea',s???

Bully Bob · Aug 10, 2013

Hi Blindtoe.., welcome..!!

Not a lot to go on here...?

By "clutch cover" ... assume you mean the bell housing...?

By "can't feel it".., do you mean can't feel the hole/source of leak..? Can you feel "wet " when reaching

behind the engine..? Use a small mirror & flashlight to see back there.

Some heads have a soft plug back there that can rot out. The head gasket can leak back there as well.

Engine blocks have a soft plug on the back but usually under the bell housing.

The intake can leak where it bolts to the head also.

BTW., did the eng. overheat.., i.e. did that precipitate the purchase of radiator & hoses..?

Blindtoe · Aug 10, 2013

Thanks, No the engine did not overheat, rarely get over 190. Tried to look and feel, but nothing. I will check the intake. Like the truck a lot 2nd owner, 93000 miles runs perfect. Like it to last longer until have to put 4.0 in it.

Bully Bob · Aug 11, 2013

Check the hoses you installed for clean-n-tight but not overtightened. (assuming no leaks prior to new hoses)

Did the heater core look to be in good shape..? (no coolant smell in the cab ?)

Any white smoke from the exhaust.?

1988 Bronco 11 2.9 Water Leak

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