coolant leak

[dommo]

Hello again,
 
Thanks to the advice I received here yesterday, I finished hooking up the new engine and started to put in the fluids.

I discovered a coolant leak immediately.

It is appearing from the bottom of the bell-housing.

I'm scratching my head because I can't see a hose leaking and am wondering where it is likely to be coming from to appear here.

Have to cancel the MOT now!

Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Dom

[>>CHOP<<]

maybe a core plug..or even worse a cracked head..or maybe head not seated right..have you had the head off...

[dommo]

Thanks for the reply,

I was half expecting a slightly worrying diagnosis.

The block was rebored for oversized pistons and the head skimmed.

But it had been lying under a tarp in a field for a few years!!

I guess I should remove the transmission for a butchers?


Dom

[Dell Boy]

Most likely the rear core plug. Possibly the bypass hose.

Derek.

[dommo]

Thank gawd it was the easiest fix - the plate with four bolts at the back of the block. Is that what you refer to as the rear core plug Derek?

It was rather corroded and I had used instant gasket.

Luckily had another block with a cleaner plate and made a proper gasket this time.

All is well, thanks for your input.

[Dell Boy]

No, the rear core plug is in the rear of the cylinder head.
Derek.