Hi,

This is very technical and I hope someone can help.

My 1996 Aerostar XLT is having an oil pump replaced. While the oil pan is off the engine and only after three days of waiting for a correct pump, my mechanic noticed literally a few drips of what appears to be coolant emerging from the #6 cylinder chamber. Nothing dripping until the third day.

Is there anything besides a minor break in the head gasket, crack in the head, warped head etc. that could account for this. It is a miniscule amount and I am wondering if it can be from any other source.

Thanks for your help!

Thecoinguy

 

Cracked block is another possiblilty.

How many miles on the engine? Might be time for a fresh engine if you plan on keeping the vehicle.
At least pull the heads, might just be gasket.
At least you caught it before sheburned up and stranded you somewhere.

 

153,000 uneventful miles up to this point.

Thanks,
thecoinguy