B16a head gasket leaks coolant outside below the distributor.. This a concern?

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Feb 15, 2006 | 11:03 AM

crx00

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B16a head gasket leaks coolant outside below the distributor.. This a concern?

I just noticed my head gasket is leaking coolant (more like sweating)in the area below the distributor. Is this something I should address ASAP? It doesn't lose a lot of coolant but it shouldn't be losing any at all. Thanks!

Feb 15, 2006 | 11:04 AM

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Re: B16a head gasket leaks coolant outside below the distributor.. This a concern? (crx00)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by crx00 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I just noticed my head gasket is leaking coolant (more like sweating)in the area below the distributor. Is this something I should address ASAP? It doesn't lose a lot of coolant but it shouldn't be losing any at all. Thanks!</TD></TR></TABLE>

Double check the coolant hose that is right there... i bet the clamp is loose or the hose is getting old. I bet that is the source of your leak.

Feb 15, 2006 | 11:21 AM

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Re: B16a head gasket leaks coolant outside below the distributor.. This a concern? (crx00)

Check the hose for sure, but it sounds like you will need a new head gasket. The classic sympton is antifreeze right at the front corner of the block/tranny, passenger side.