freeze plug leak

[Taytum98]

Hi guys, I have a water leak around the engine block close around the heads. I have no coolant in my oil and there's no white smoke coming out of my tail pipe. The leak is on the driver side right under the manifold. Looks like its running down and dripping on the manifold. Its a small leak....I thinking it might be a freeze plug leak. I hope it is then that will mean the heads gasket might be fine. Does anyone know how many freeze plugs are on that side. And if it is a freeze plug leak can I replace it without taking out the engine. Thanks for your feed back 99 disco1 SD 127,000

 

[Disco Mike]

You have a head gasket leak, I'll bet money on it.

 

[Taytum98]

You have a head gasket leak, I'll bet money on it.

I was thinking the same thing mike. So you don't think it could be a freeze plug. I drive it to work most of the time. If it is the heads...should I stop driving it before any more damage. I will find out were the leak is coming from and keep you posted. Thanks!!! 99disco1 SD 127000

 

[Disco Mike]

If it is the head gasket, it will only get worse and some point just blow, then there goes the engine.

 

[Taytum98]

If it is the head gasket, it will only get worse and some point just blow, then there goes the engine.

That answers my question. Thanks for your feedback Mike 99 disco1SD 127000

 

[Disco Mike]

So Are You Going To Do This Yourself Or Have A Shop Do It. If A Shop, Get Estimates Before You Sign And Get Back To Us With Them.

 

[Taytum98]

So Are You Going To Do This Yourself Or Have A Shop Do It. If A Shop, Get Estimates Before You Sign And Get Back To Us With Them.

Im going to take it to a shop I will keep you guys posted when I get the estimates Thanks!! 99 disco1 SD 127,000

 

[Disco Mike]

Don't let them charge you over 11 hours of labor per the shop rate manual and in total, less head work and a new set of 8mm plug wires, not more then $1500.