coolant leaking from valve cover gasket

[malonso123]

Hey I just tore down my 03 disco and replaced head gaskets, valve cover gaskets, and everything else including a new radiator. All was going well except today it started squirting coolant from the valve cover gasket?. There is no collant in the oil or oil in the collant. any suggestions?

 

[simondewing]

Should be no coolant anywhere near the valve cover unless it is coming from the inlet manifold or associated pipework.
Coolant comes up from the block into the head and circulates.
Take a good look at the coolant circulation diagrams in RAVE and see where coolant runs relative to your "wet spot"
Throttle body heater and pipes are the usual culprits for leaks on top of the engine

 

[malonso123]

it's really odd. I can see it bubble out of the gasket. I am going to remove the cover and see. as i break it down I will look around. and its on the passenger side where it is happening.

 

[WaltNYC]

If on the passenger side, could be dripping down from heater hoses first.

 

[malonso123]

you are correct!!! i found it and fixed it!