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"New" 1985 K5 w/400ci has a coolant leak at head gasket

garydan

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I just picked the truck up yesterday. I knew I was in for a project. The truck runs great, and isn't puffing any white smoke, but I do have a coolant leak. From the looks of it, its coming from the area of the head gasket on both sides. On the passenger side, it looks like the leak is primary near the second from rear of truck cylinder (#??). On the driver side the leak is mostly from the front spark plug area.

The truck is not overheating, I drove it 120 miles yesterday, and a few miles around town today. Could this problem be related to the steam port issue on the 400, or do I just need to replace the head gasket?
 
Well I'm beginning to think I have a freeze plug leak. Since I'm not burning coolant (I don't think). Are those easy to swap?
 
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