coolent leaks down the back of the engine

[ChIoVnIdCa]

and drips near the drain plug for the oil. Whats that mean. I need an answer fast -thanks

[91accord4door]

head gasket?hhmm any more details because our cars are not known to blow head gaskets?

[ChIoVnIdCa]

It runs fine but there is just a constant drip. After the cars been sitting a while I end up with a big puddle under it

[91accord4door]

big puddle of coolent? or oil?or both? also are you sure the radiator is not leaking atall?and the leak is on the header side you said? you sure its not on the front?intake side?

[ChIoVnIdCa]

It is green coolent no oil at all. It coming down the back side of the engine (facing the firewall).

[91accord4door]

thats the fron of the engine.no oil means no blow head gasket. check your hoses that run near the left side of the valve cover (looking straight on).theres probably a leaky old hose.dont drive with low fluid.it hasta be a hose leaking somwear find it.

[mrhonda]

you just have to get under there and see where it is coming from. It could be the thermostat housing, waterpump, or the coolant passage that goes from the waterpump to the thermostat. Just put it up on some jack stands and slide underneath for a look. Oh, and if is is leaking pretty bad, don't forget to keep that coolant topped off until you get it fixed.

[ChIoVnIdCa]

This is where it is. I couldnt get a real pick of it because it was too dark. Its leaking next to the bottom of the timing belt cover.

[mrhonda]

Probably the waterpump or the coolant passage o-ring at the waterpump. When was the last time you did a t-belt and waterpump?

[ChIoVnIdCa]

Person before me at 100k. I have 173k now

[mrhonda]

well, you'll just have to get underneath and take a look to see which one it is.

[Elusive]

Sounds like a water pump to me. That's the exact same problem I had. Hence, the motor swap.

[alb_accord]

well if u read the manual those are the symptoms of a bad water pomp. but as fizzbob7 said just take it somewhere so they can check up. because if its the water pomp u might as well do the change the timing belt etc.

[accordztech]

yea a seeping water pump is a sign of it going bad, or it may be the seal, keep it topped up for now but soon to be replaced needed!

[mrrobotosux]

the leak could be coming from the coolant drain plug that is located near the oil filter. I don't know if this could be of any help