Parked 3 Months - Coolant Leak

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ed1948

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Last driven Oct 2016, external engine cleaning done 2 months ago. Today I see this while assembling the engine compartment. I haven't checked the heater hose clamp.(I hope it's as simple as that) Is there a leaking gasket on the intake that causes coolant leak? My brother in law's 79 Cutlass had a leaky aluminum intake and I'm wondering if the SBC's aluminum intake is suffering from the same problem? I've never removed an intake before.
 

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The 305 in my 86 El Camino started to weep coolant at the rear of the block on the drivers side just before it received a 350 upgrade. Loose intake bolts! I also found my 88 Super Sport beginning to leak at the right front corner 3 years ago just before I put it into storage for winter. I've so far bought a little time by just tightening the intake bolts BUT....I know a new set of intake gaskets are in this cars future.
 

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My guess is loose hose clamp, especially with how cold it gets in your garage Ed.
 

ed1948

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I warmed up my hands and went out again(I hate cold garages). I got one turn clockwise on the clamp. I dried up the spillage and I'll check in a few days when the temps are above freezing.
Thanks all.
 
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