Could just be running down the block to that point. Mine leaked from the thermostat housing and ran all the way down to about the same area.

 

Well I just replaced the water pump about a month ago, so I know it's not that. I did look on top, but didn't see anything. I guess I'll have another look.

 

How's your weather been?
Cold?
There's freeze plugs on the back of the heads.
Could be one of them.
Clean it up real good, and see if you can't find the suspect area.

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Ohhh, one more thing to check.
The interface between the intake and heads. (at the rear or front of the engine, not in the middle)
If the gasket is worn, it'll develop a leak there as well.
Like I mentioned before, clean that engine up, and see if you can track the leak down.

 

Thanks WD40. Yep our weather has been cold...some nights down around freezing. I guess if it's a freeze plug the heads have to come off, huh? I think it's supposed to warm up a little after Thanksgiving. I'll give it a good bath then. I'll check the intake too. Thanks again.

 

Check your heater hoses and clamps. I had a problem with an loose heater hose clamp, that caused coolant to leak on the block.

 

Just because you replaced the water pump a month ago don't really mean that its ok. You could have gotten a bad one or maybe something you took off is loose. I'd do what WD40 said and clean it up and get a good light and try to track the leak down. Its probably just a loose nut or hose. (Hopefully)

 

Thanks guys. I hope it's just something loose or a bad heater hose. I'd hate to have to pull the intake and/or heads to fix this. I can't afford to be without the Bronco now with winter right around the corner.

 

Well I think I found the source of my coolant leak. It's a leaky thermostat gasket. Now I just have one question...How do you get to the lower bolt on the right side of the water neck? I tried using a knuckle and even an open end wrench but still can't grab the bolt enough to turn it. What's the secret?

 

I pulled the motor to get to mine. I found that is the easiest way. Actually i pulled the motor to do the oil pan, water pump and front cover so i did it then. I bought one a while back and had the same problem so i left in the TO DO pile. I think it would be best to pull the throttle body.

 

Yeah, id like to smack that engineer in the back of the head that put that bolt there behind the timing cover

Just soak it the best you can with blaster or other top quality penetrant and work it the best you can.
I have yet to find a tool that will get in there good with out stripping the top of the motor (a/c, dist, etc) just a good 12 point wrench to loosen & the rest with your fingers

Be sure to put anti-sieze on it before you stick it back in, it`ll make it a lot easier the next time...

 

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Yeah, id like to smack that engineer in the back of the head that put that bolt there behind the timing cover

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Yeah, me too. I was thinking to myself...with all the room in this engine compartment, they had to do something stupid like that.

I tried to get a box end wrench on it, but couldn't turn it. There's just no room! I'd have to spin the distributor around to get the electrical connector out of the way....Ok, now I'm just venting...