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Timing case leaking

Tiny
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  • 1999 DODGE DURANGO
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When I pulled the water pump off of my car to replace it antifreeze is leaking out of a bolt hole on the timing case. Is this indicative of a larger problem or normal?
Saturday, August 20th, 2016 AT 4:48 PM

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Tiny
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You have a problem when coolant does not leak out of two holes. That means they are blocked by crud and corrosion. Clean those bolts with a wire wheel or wire brush, then coat the threads with silicone gasket sealer or some other type of sealant.
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Saturday, August 20th, 2016 AT 5:19 PM
Tiny
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Thanks so much! Was being told it was a possible cracked block and wanted to verify.
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Saturday, August 20th, 2016 AT 6:01 PM
Tiny
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Nope. Those bolts go into the cooling system. That is why you should use sealant on the threads. I have owned a lot of cars with 318s and 340s, and even raced a few.
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Saturday, August 20th, 2016 AT 6:45 PM

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