Wierd Coolant Leakage

[Calvin327]

OKay, I have a 1994 5sfe camry, behind the manifold there is a slight coolant leak. I thought it was the two tubes that were cracked, replace those and the leak seemed to go away for 2-3 days. The 4th day I checked, which is today. Its leaking again. Have no idea how this is continuing. The place that's getting wet is the block behind the tubes or should I say beneath it. Any advice is appreciated it.

Thanks,
Calvin

[88 LE]

Did you replace the metal tubes or rubber hoses?

Theres a oil fiter cooler (the oil filter sits on top of it) that bolts to the front of the block, I would check that.

Another thing to check is where the 2 metal tubes connect to the water pump housing.

[Calvin327]

The funny thing is I replaced the tubes already. Which other metal tubes is there? Coolant is still leaking somehow but I cannot actually pinpoint the location.

[Camryamnesty]

this is the front of the motor? i would check the freeze plugs, go to any auto shop, and ask them if you can borrow a leak detector... or have them check it for leaks.

[Calvin327]

Yes its leaking from the front of the motor. To be specific its exactly on the block, not much but its there.

[88 LE]

Originally Posted by Calvin327

The funny thing is I replaced the tubes already. Which other metal tubes is there? Coolant is still leaking somehow but I cannot actually pinpoint the location.

Theres 2 metal tubes that run across the front of the block.

The tubes connect into the water pump housing (on the left side of the engine).


http://www.autozone.com/images/cds/g...3d8013e46a.gif

^ The 2 metal tubes are labeled: water by-pass pipe.

They connect to the water pump cover/housing.

[Calvin327]

Thanks 88LE, but the leakage is not partaining to that area. its actually right in the middle, slightly to the right of the oil filter area. Could it be something else?