Just got first squarebody, joined forum because I need help!

[emtrichel]

I just got my first squarebody, a 1979 Chevy 1500. Its in.. decent shape. Seller disclosed a coolant leak, and pointed out that it was coming from a crack where the lower hose (from radiator to engine) meets the engine. After overheating, parking, and letting it cool, I added a gallon of coolant - to watch it completely pour out from.. somewhere. It is not leaking from the crack from what I can tell. I will replace that hose - but if the overheating/leaking continues, I would be at a loss on where to even start.

 

[Arkansas_V8]

Welcome aboard. Probably radiator.

 

[Preston]

Welcome to GMSB from Virginia

Post a picture of your truck, leak we will help you get it fixed

 

[1987 GMC Jimmy]

Get some leak dye for your radiator and a UV light. Autozone sells it.

 

[1973c10]

 

[eskimomann209]

If the truck doesn’t exist, then how too can the leak?


Translation
Pics or it doesn’t exist !!!

 

[C10MixMaster]

I just got my first squarebody, a 1979 Chevy 1500. Its in.. decent shape. Seller disclosed a coolant leak, and pointed out that it was coming from a crack where the lower hose (from radiator to engine) meets the engine. After overheating, parking, and letting it cool, I added a gallon of coolant - to watch it completely pour out from.. somewhere. It is not leaking from the crack from what I can tell. I will replace that hose - but if the overheating/leaking continues, I would be at a loss on where to even start.

coming from that area there are a few possibilities

lower hose if that's leaking it should be obvious.
water pump use a mirror to view the underside of the water pump. there is a weep hole under the pulley if coolant leaking there the pump is bad'
other possibilities would include a freeze plug head gasket or intake manifold.

my moneys on the water pump

 

[Old77]

 

[Arkansas_V8]

https://www.gmsquarebody.com/threads/desperately-need-help-extreme-coolant-leak.26619/

That's his leak thread.

 

[dvdswan]

Welcome to the site.

 

[78C10BigTen]

If the truck doesn’t exist, then how too can the leak?


Translation
Pics or it doesn’t exist !!!

I thought you meant because there was no 79' 1500....

 

[eskimomann209]

I thought you meant because there was no 79' 1500....

Is true. Much like when people have an 89 c10.
I tend to let them go for those mishaps. Besides ..... he’s (she’s) still new

 

[Arkansas_V8]

Is true. Much like when people have an 89 c10.
I tend to let them go for those mishaps. Besides ..... he’s (she’s) still new

I want my Suburban to be an 88 K20, way cooler than 88 V20. Lol

 

[78C10BigTen]

I want my Suburban to be an 88 K20, way cooler than 88 V20. Lol

*** 20 lol

 

[Arkansas_V8]

*** 20 lol

Why oh why did they have to become V's, and R's. What idiot said okay, K, and C are done.