Did you check the water pump? That sounds like a good bet if you haven't already checked it.

Looks like we're doing this post out of order!

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1985 300D Turbo ~225k
2000 F350 (Powerstroke) 4X4, SWB, CC, SRW, 6spd ~148k
1999 International 4900, DT466e (250hp/660 ft/lbs), Allison MD3060 ~73k

The car in question is my new (used) '84 300DT.

Halfway through adjusting the valves, I noticed a slow drip under the car and was bummed to find coolant leaking. This was not the case prior to the valve job. The only clue I have is that the engine turned over harder than my others. I therefore applied more pressure on the upper bolt to move the valves into position.

The leak is magnified and quite alarming while the car is running. It appears to be NOT coming from the thermostat, hose area but above the top of the oil pan and in front of the engine. Somewhere near all the pulley action.

Are there any notorious areas for this type of leak? Any ideas?

Thanks

Don

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DAILY DRIVERS:
'84 300DT 298k (Aubrey's)
'99.5 Jetta TDI IV 251k (Julie's)
'97 Jetta TDI 127k (Amber's)
'97 Jetta TDI 186k (Matt's)
'96 Passat TDI 237k (Don's
'84 300D 211k Mint (Arne- Undergoing Greasecar Conversion)

SOLD:
'82 240D 229k (Matt's - Converted-300DT w/ 4 speed

Thanks for the tip. This is new territory so I look into it.

Don

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DAILY DRIVERS:
'84 300DT 298k (Aubrey's)
'99.5 Jetta TDI IV 251k (Julie's)
'97 Jetta TDI 127k (Amber's)
'97 Jetta TDI 186k (Matt's)
'96 Passat TDI 237k (Don's
'84 300D 211k Mint (Arne- Undergoing Greasecar Conversion)

SOLD:
'82 240D 229k (Matt's - Converted-300DT w/ 4 speed