hemibum
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| posted on 14/7/09 at 07:50 PM |
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Bellhousing leaking water
Ford crossflow and after a previous overheating problem is chucking coolant out of the drain hole in the bottom of the gearbox housing. Now, whilst
appreciatting that this is likely indicitive of a totally f....d block, can anyone shed any light of cause?
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nitram38
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| posted on 14/7/09 at 07:53 PM |
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Core Plug........Corroded.
Gearbox off and it is at the back of the block.
About 50p.
I'm amazed that builders don't change them......................
[Edited on 14/7/2009 by nitram38]
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minordelay
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| posted on 14/7/09 at 07:54 PM |
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If I remember right there's a core plug behind the flywheel, it might just be that.
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omega 24 v6
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| posted on 14/7/09 at 07:55 PM |
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From a distant memory is there not a core plug behind the flywheel???
If it looks wrong it probably is wrong.
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Miks15
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| posted on 14/7/09 at 07:55 PM |
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Gte the gearbox off if you can and keepo the engine in the chassis if possible and turn it on and see where the waters coming from, should be fairly
obvious.
If its "chucking" it out it should be easily spotted
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omega 24 v6
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| posted on 14/7/09 at 07:56 PM |
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Wow 3 answers the same in 3mins 
If it looks wrong it probably is wrong.
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gazza285
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| posted on 14/7/09 at 08:36 PM |
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Happened to me, took the 1100 out and put a 1600CVH in instead. Was in a Mk4 Escort though .
DO NOT PUT ON KNOB OR BOLLOCKS!
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 14/7/09 at 08:41 PM |
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If it's in a locost it will be easier to remove the engine to replace the core plug. Would be a good idea to fit a set while your at it!
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hemibum
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| posted on 14/7/09 at 09:20 PM |
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Jeez Guys !! You've just made my day.
Was thinking cracked block at the least.
Core plug? Not a problem!!
Thanks.
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austin man
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| posted on 14/7/09 at 09:26 PM |
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happened to me with a 1300 kent engine just chucked an egg in to the cooling system sorted it no problem. deffo the core pug just seperate the engine
and fit a new one.
Life is like a bowl of fruit, funny how all the weird looking ones are left alone
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hemibum
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 posted on 14/7/09 at 10:21 PM |
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Ahem, After dancing a wee jig realising that it's only a bloody core plug, can anyone tell me if I can still get one from my local friendly Ford
dealer?
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MikeR
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| posted on 15/7/09 at 06:47 AM |
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burtons, local ford and decent motor factor should all do them
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 15/7/09 at 07:54 AM |
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As rusty said - if one's gone, it's a fair bet that all will need replacing.
You'll have to get the engine out to get at the one behind the flywheel, so it's a perfect time to change them all. You'll probably
find that they'll look perfect on the outside, but severely corroded behind.
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