Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) losing coolant

[sleon]

Hi



Coolant is seeping out of blockright behind the oil filter. 1994 12 valve. My mechanic calls it the block heater. He drove it back in and it held for a day and I want to replace it. My repair manual doesn't show the part. What do I call it? He also said he thinks I may be able to just put the "O" ring in. Whats your take?



sleon



1994 12valve

Auto 354 rear

3500 dually

Gauges

345,00 miles

 

[cArNiVaLwOrKeR]

Just make sure you are not a part of the #53 Club

 

[WilsonF]

Help the guy out.

Just make sure you are not a part of the #53 Club

I may be making a big deal out of nothing but the guy may not have any idea what a #53 block is. Wouldn't it be just as easy to tell waht to look for insted of some code?

I am not sure about all the facts, I don't have a 53 block,but the 53 blocks are made with thinner casting and sometimes crack. I do know that the #53 is casted on the side of the block in about 1" numbers. I think someone here will have you answer.

 

[sleon]

Hi:



This is a round fitting that is flat and has a hose or something coming out of it. The part seems to be pressed in. I do not have a "53" block.



Joe George "Help"

 

[hsmith]

You are looking at the block heater. The "hose" you see is the 110 volt ac cord. Probably rusted out. Think there is a screw to loosen for removal.

 

[Signal73]

You can get a new one from cummins.



heres what your looking at, correct?

 

[Missouri Mule]

Yes there is an oil cooler in the block behind the oil filter. If it can leak externally I don't know but since it can be removed from the outside(externally) I quess it could leak externally.

The block heater coluld be leaking also.

 

[sleon]

Thanks for all replies. "o" ring was damaged. Hard to remove and replace for amateur 70 year old non mechanic. Not many parts available on weekend. Tried to replace w/ freeze plug . Wasn't quiet tight enough,blew out. Any secret to making plugs stay in. Really dont' need block heater in No. Cal. Thanks again.



sleon