This is an original engine 283 Vette. See the excerpt in blue below; another Corvette owner who writes regarding water leakage from the front engine mount as the torque twists the engine. Is this a common problem, and if so is there a solution?
"The problem I face is that the front motor mounting frame spans across the front of the motor between the block and the water pump. The water pump bolts go through the water pump and also hold the engine to the mounting rail. This setup needs one gasket between the motor mount frame and the block and another gasket between the mount frame and the water pump. When the engine is reved, it torques and twists these gaskets loose causing leaks. A possible fix i thought could be securing the motor ridgely to the frame or maybe finding a different motor mounting kit, if there is one. Has anyone ever seen this problem?? Any ideas or comments would be greatly appreciated."
Thanks.
Goatster
"The problem I face is that the front motor mounting frame spans across the front of the motor between the block and the water pump. The water pump bolts go through the water pump and also hold the engine to the mounting rail. This setup needs one gasket between the motor mount frame and the block and another gasket between the mount frame and the water pump. When the engine is reved, it torques and twists these gaskets loose causing leaks. A possible fix i thought could be securing the motor ridgely to the frame or maybe finding a different motor mounting kit, if there is one. Has anyone ever seen this problem?? Any ideas or comments would be greatly appreciated."
Thanks.
Goatster
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