What is this part that is leaking coolant?

[InspectahDEck]

I have a coolant leak that I thought was from the thermostat housing, but after replacing that and the thermostat the leak continues. The thermostat area is completely dry, so I added some dye so I can find the leak easier. It seems to be pooling from the area circled red, I also included some photos with a uv light which shows where it's dripping down.

The part circled red, what is that which could be leaking coolant? Any help appreciated

 

[gooffeyguy]

I believe that's called the coolant crossover and there is a gasket/o-ring under there.

 

[strutaeng]

Yes, they make replacement gaskets for those.

Unfortunately, this picture doesn't have the entire part number. The are like $12 each IIRC. There's a pair on the front (with the crossover pipe) and another in the back of the engine (just solid little plugs like on this photo.)

 

[Matthew Jeschke]

It's called a coolant bypass seal (or head steam port crossover). I presume they are the same my truck took but confirm your year, make, and model on RockAuto... There they are $6.06 plus tax & shipping.

More Information for DORMAN 56390

ITC billet makes an upgraded steam port crossover that takes regular o-rings. However, probably not worth it. I just used the factory one with new seals when I built my engine.

 

[Danzigman]

I have the same issue. I was thinking it might be safer to swap out the entire crossover since i have to remove one side anyway. It is about $62 on Amazon.

 

[InspectahDEck]

I bought the o rings mentioned and so far so good. Only replaced the side that was leaking

 

[Danzigman]

Did you have enough room to leave the other side on? Loss much coolant?

 

[InspectahDEck]

Yeah just unscrewed the one side that was leaking, fluid started coming out so I quickly lifted the crossover just enough to put the gasket under and quickly put the bolt back in. Lost a decent amount of fluid though still, engine was still warm fwiw