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Old Sep 24, 2025 | 10:19 PM
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Antifreeze leak

Hey guys a 97 Mazda 2300 I had just put a new long block in it from summit racing it was a reman got her in and got her running purrs really well drives great but I have a small antifreeze leak between the bell housing and the motor is there a possible freeze plug leak or is there something else I have a feeling of freeze plug is leaking and as some of y'all who have pulled these automatic transmissions the top two bolts are impossible to get to and you have to remove the engine and transmission in one.Hopefully I don't have to take the transmission out but afraid that may happen
 
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Old Sep 25, 2025 | 08:21 AM
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Hey guys a 97 Mazda 2300 I had just put a new long block in it from summit racing it was a reman got her in and got her running purrs really well drives great but I have a small antifreeze leak between the bell housing and the motor is there a possible freeze plug leak or is there something else I have a feeling of freeze plug is leaking and as some of y'all who have pulled these automatic transmissions the top two bolts are impossible to get to and you have to remove the engine and transmission in one.Hopefully I don't have to take the transmission out but afraid that may happen
As much of a hassle it would be I’d send engine back as a warranty, I don’t know about Summit but I know Jasper also pays R&R. Good luck
 
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