sohl,william h writes:
> >From Lehigh.EDU!dh0a Wed Oct 28 09:18:00 1992
> Donald Hardy asks:
> >have a leak where the engine coolant runs in a pipe through the (intake?)
> >manifold. I checked out my parts catalog, and this is, apparently) one chunk
> >of metal in a '74.
> Is the leak actually from the manifold itself, or is it leaking
> from some point that is interconnected with hoses or plumbing
> type fittings? If it is the manifold, that would seem odd as
> the manifold is fairly thick and isn't really subjected to any
> type of damaging from the constant flow of coolant. If it is the
> actual manifold that is leaking, I'd find a used replacement as
> the prospect of a permanent fix isn't (IMHO) all that good.
A used replacement is probably your best bet as Bill suggests here.
However, If the leak is coming from the steel pipe that leads in and
out of the manifold, you might be able to find a good shop (radiator
shop?) that could put a weld on the hole. Bill, does that pipe just
go straight through the intake manifold? I assume that it does, and
the mere fact that the intake is made from aluminum makes cooling
pretty effective. (the heat can easily move from the aluminum to the
water in the pipe.) Would it be possible to replace the steel pipe?
I would think that a good shop could cut the pipe out, drill out the
old one, and then slide a new stainless piece in place. That would
fix it, but a used one would probably be cheaper, and a safer bet.
:-)
Good luck, and let us know what you find!
-Scotty
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