Coolant leak TB42

[chester]

There is a plate located on the RHS rear of the block just below the head,it leads in to a water jacket.It looks like you need to pull the inlet manifold off to get to all the bolts.I found the easy way is to pull the starter motor off and you do it from underneath.
Not sure if this helpful for anyone,but it took me a few beers and thinking time to work it out.

[Bigrig]

There is a plate located on the RHS rear of the block just below the head,it leads in to a water jacket.It looks like you need to pull the inlet manifold off to get to all the bolts.I found the easy way is to pull the starter motor off and you do it from underneath.
Not sure if this helpful for anyone,but it took me a few beers and thinking time to work it out.

Thanks mate - top tip!!

[Parksy]

Sorry to pump an old thread, but I've just discovered green coolant stains on the right hand side of the block and cannot find where it's coming from, so I'm thinking this plate could be the culprit. What do people usually do when they remove this plate? Is there a seal on it or do people just use silicone?

Cheers

[chester]

Sorry to pump an old thread, but I've just discovered green coolant stains on the right hand side of the block and cannot find where it's coming from, so I'm thinking this plate could be the culprit. What do people usually do when they remove this plate? Is there a seal on it or do people just use silicone?

CheersAll i did mate was gave it a good clean and ran over it with a light sandpaper and just used silicone.
Just make sure the plate isnt pitted.

[Bloodyaussie]

All i did mate was gave it a good clean and ran over it with a light sandpaper and just used silicone.
Just make sure the plate isnt pitted.

You would not know what a TB42 looks like anymore would you Chester?????

[chester]

You would not know what a TB42 looks like anymore would you Chester?????Hahahahahaha BA, not really is that the big bulky thing that drinks heaps and makes stuff all power under the bonnet.
Dont really want to remember to be honest LOL.

[Bloodyaussie]

Hahahahahaha BA, not really is that the big bulky thing that drinks heaps and makes stuff all power under the bonnet.
Dont really want to remember to be honest LOL.

You make me want to cry?????????

[chester]

You make me want to cry?????????I used to be like that, then i seen the light.

[Parksy]

Cheers Chester! Appreciated!

I've got a ba xr8 ute and I must admit I much prefer my 20 year old patrol. It drinks less too!

[chester]

I put a holden 5L in mine it's better on fuel and power.

[threedogs]

Its never the plate on top thats easy as to get to is it.