need some Hemi help

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Dr dan

Dr dan

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I have a 2003 Ram 2500 with a 5.7 lt Hemi. It has developed a coolant leak that seems to be coming out between the block and the bell housing. I assume there are core plugs back there but have never had one of these out of the vehicle.
Is my assumption correct? or is there someplace else where that coolant could be coming from?
I have checked the back of the intake manifold and the heater hoses, they are dry.
I'd sure like some input before I pull the transmission/transfer case.
 
That sucks, but if you are sure that everything else is dry it sounds like you know what to do next.

Between the block and bell at the bottom of the bell, right?
 
Dr dan said:
Yup! I wish I could somehow make it be evident someplace else.
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Oh man I know what you mean.
When you are under there cussing just think of when I did a rear main seal on my motorhome in a gravel driveway entirely by myself with hand tools only. :D

12 foot driveline with center carrier, turbo 400 trans, motor mounts undone, flexplate off, oil pan unbolted (then oil pump off) THEN pan out and in that exact order.
Think about getting the oil pump into the pan, lined up and bolted down with the pan there, but not enough space to even see the oil pump or anything but just get your hands in there.

Next thing you know that trans will be out and you'll be laughing. :D
 
I've been through all that working in the dirt stuff when I was racing. I am fortunate to have a great shop to work in... That does not mean I want to spend the time & energy on my parts chaser. Rather on the current project. '63 econoline pick-up
I will consider the "pill" idea or one of the various other miracle fixes that are out there. Thanks guys for the input!
 
BTW, if you use sealer, pinch off the heater core hoses so the sealer doesn't clog it up!
 
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