[jdkskyking]

Good morning,

I’m chasing a engine coolant leak. 

I believe it might be coming from a recently changed coolant filter. The filter feels tight. Yesterday I’ve cleaned the area so I can see the slobbering coolant leak a little better. The coolant is hitting the case and drips and runs down on a oil pan mounting bolt area and then runs along the pan/block seam. 

Engine work (head removal) was completed last week which compounds the issue but I believe it is coming from or near the filter. 

The filter mount and supply/return hoses has shutoff valves for filter replacement.

My question:

For troubleshooting purposes can I temporarily shut off coolant flow to filter and run the engine for a short period of time?

If the coolant “slobbering” stops I’ll pull the filter and inspect the seal and mating surface. 

If that’s not it... I’ll keep digging. 

Help is appreciated!

Thanks, JK