I'm sure this has been asked a thousand times but... Have a 03 Impala 3.8, have a antifreeze leak on the pass side. Originally thought the water pump cause its dripping on the oil filter and catches on the area under the pump and power steering. But all around the water pump looks dry with no coolant stains. Replaced the two plastic elbows off the block last year and they are dry. Cant see where the blank its coming from. Any ideas would be appreciated.

 

Don't know. I would suggest buy or if you can, rent a pump. Remove radiator cap COLD, install the pump, and bring it up to 10-15 lbs, then check for any leaks.

 

intake gaskets are common

 

It's an external leak. I should add to what tech2, yes, it should however be visible.

 

Starting to think this is from the freeze plug. Its not anywhere near the top intake/head area. Seems to be coming from behind the power steering pump. Is there freeze plugs hidden there? are there only 4? Thanks for any help.

 

Looks like its coming again from the intake elbows I replaced last year. I bought the doorman ones. Are the Napa balkamp ones any better? Or GM? My gm dealer doesnt have any and would take a couple day to get them.