Coolant leak in flex plate cover

[1996 powerstroker]

Hey everyone, I am new to this and I have just bought. 96 f250 powerstroke, I have a coolant leak comming out of the flex plate over? Has anyone ever had this before? Any help would be nice! Thanks!

[baderic03]

rear freeze plugs are leaking

[1996 powerstroker]

Do I have to pull the transmission? Thanks

[baderic03]

Yes Trans flex plate

[Fordman247365]

I would make sure it isnt comming from above before I pulled the trans.....

[1996 powerstroker]

Ok will do, it's just so hard 2 see!

[Fordman247365]

Originally Posted by 1996 powerstroker

Ok will do, it's just so hard 2 see!

Get right up there...I use a spotlight when searching. Transmissions are less fun to pull than looking at the top of the engine hahaha

[1996 powerstroker]

Ya, it only leaks when running. Then when you shut it off it drips for a few minutes and stops? Haha

[OKstang77]

Have you noticed your coolant fluid going low in the fill tank? I am having the same problem with something leaking out of the trans inspection area but I thought mine was diesel, didn't know that coolant would run out that area too.

[1996 powerstroker]

Yes it is getting low, I have not had a chance to really get in there. But it is coolant, and iit just drips out that little hole in the flex plate cover!! Pain in the ***!