1990 3.0 cobra leaks water

[cajun1957a]

As the title implies, i have a leak what appears to be under the manifold under the carb. Leaks good but the bilge keeps up with it so i wasnt aware untill i just found out. Any ideas what it could be? Frost plug, water manifold gasket etc? Chev motor. Runs great but i would think this thing will leak a half gallon a min running. Help. What do i look for?

randy

 

[Scott Danforth]

cracked block or manifold from improper winterization would be my first guess.

 

[cajun1957a]

Im hoping a manifold. No water in the oil. Motor runs solid and idles perfect. I bought this boat about three weeks ago. When i had ears on it and running it there was no water leaking but today there was . I would think if it was the block it would leak when i first got it not three weeks later. How big a deal is it to pull the manifold and if its the block can it be fixed

Randy

 

[Scott Danforth]

Bolts hold the manifold in place

New motor repairs busted block