Headgasket Causing Coolant Leak??

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Headgasket Causing Coolant Leak??

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Hi guys fitted a new 1.3 cometic hg with new standard head bolts and the heads on but I've spotted a slow steady drip of coolant running down the engine to the ground.

It's coming from cylinder 1 side on the intake side of the engine.

If I finish building it and start it the leak will p1$$ out. Anyone any ideas what may be causing it?
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Re: Headgasket Causing Coolant Leak??

Post by mr2magic »

Some ideas:

Water pump not tightened down properly
Waterpump Oring not seated/missing
Block cracked
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Re: Headgasket Causing Coolant Leak??

Post by IMR2T »

There's defo something split/leaking, doubt it'd be the block but you never know.

Going to have to pap it into a garage as I can't get the time with it that I need and I want it running again asap!

Cheers for the input!
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