Angelo:
I had this on a TR3 motor in my race car. The block was cracked by the short
stud in the were front. you could not see the crack, but magnaflux showed it
was there. I got a radiator pressure setup from a friend. Had someone eles
put pressure on the radiator while I was under the car looking at the front
main area. It not not take very long for the water to come out.
I hope this is not your problem.
Bob Kamholtz
ECOD
-----Original Message-----
From: Angelo Graham <a3graham@mc1adm.uwaterloo.ca>
To: triumphs@autox.team.net <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, August 04, 1999 10:35
Subject: TR3A front engine plate & leakage?
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>Hello List:
>Have the pan off my motor and noticed some antifreeze in the cavity at the
>front of the motor, just above and in front of the front bearing. The oil
>did not show signs of water contamination, but the engine has been sitting
>for some time. Needless to say became quite concerned how it got there. No
>visible clues - all sleeve bases looked good and dry. I did take the water
>pump off as well and wondering if any antifreeze could have run down the
>front of the block and past the front plate and gasket seal into the engine
>cavity. Have never had the front plate off. How "tight" is the plate to
>block seal? Is it possible for leakage at this point?
>Any insight into this and possible origin of the leak would be very
welcome!
>
>Really enjoyed the VTR pictures. Sure looked as if a great time was had by
>all!
>
>Many thanks,
>Angelo Graham
>1959 TR3A
>Waterloo, Ont. Canada
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