Coolant leak from top of motor/intake

[S10SNODOG]

OK It's a 2003 s-10 vortec V-6 crew cab with 119,000 miles on it. On my way home from work I noticed a good dripping leak from under the engine, got home with a minimal amount of coolant loss and It did not go over 190 degrees or so well I further looked in to it and from under the truck it looks like its coming from the passanger side then looking from the pass. top of the truck right by the front intake manifold it's like ozzing from a bolt hole.First thought is the MANIFOLD GASKET if so how hard is it to do thank you very much Anthony

[MT-2500]

Originally Posted by S10SNODOG

OK It's a 2003 s-10 vortec V-6 crew cab with 119,000 miles on it. On my way home from work I noticed a good dripping leak from under the engine, got home with a minimal amount of coolant loss and It did not go over 190 degrees or so well I further looked in to it and from under the truck it looks like its coming from the passanger side then looking from the pass. top of the truck right by the front intake manifold it's like ozzing from a bolt hole.First thought is the MANIFOLD GASKET if so how hard is it to do thank you very much Anthony

First time it can take a day.

Make sure you get the felpro problem solver hard rubber gasket replacement.

There should be some how to down in the S-10 how to section.

Seting dist setup .

http://files.automotiveforums.com/ga...hp?photo=51302

First thing set dist as shown in picture.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/ga...hp?photo=51302
Then start engine and read out camshaft retard setting with an engine capable scanner.
If your dist is turntable and not a locked solid type.
Set camshaft retard as close to 0 degrees - or + as you can get it.
Ever time you move dist you will need to speed engine over 1000 rpms for scanner to reset reading.
Has dist ever been replaced?
If the dist will not turn enough to set camshaft retard to 0.
You may have to remove dist and turn the dist gear 190 degrees to get the proper adjustment.

[MT-2500]

PS
Always change oil and filter and coolant with a intake gasket job.

Good Luck

[S10SNODOG]

Does any one have that FEL-PRO number for the intake manifold gasket I CANT SEEM TO FIND IT thank you so much guys Anthony

[laxman21]

Originally Posted by S10SNODOG

Does any one have that FEL-PRO number for the intake manifold gasket I CANT SEEM TO FIND IT thank you so much guys Anthony

Fel-pro MS98002T

The one I used had metal instead of plastic in it.

[laxman21]

Originally Posted by S10SNODOG

Does any one have that FEL-PRO number for the intake manifold gasket I CANT SEEM TO FIND IT thank you so much guys Anthony

Fel-pro MS98002T

The one I used had metal instead of plastic in it.


http://www2.partstrain.com/store/ind...94965186+11921

40 bucks!