2000 Ford F-150 5.4L 2WD
Please disregard the first answer below as I changed the question (issue wasn't fuel injector leak).
Okay, here is the modified question:
I finally located a leak under the heater hose casting above the water pump. It appears there is a 1/2" high rubber or plastic seal between the water pump and the heater hose casting. It is leaking coolant out on to the block.
1) Do these normally leak?
2) Can I just use a silicone sealant of sorts to fix this or is this a "must replace" part.
3) What is the name of the casting/part above the seal, where the heater hose connects to that vertical pipe? The opposite end is the thermostat housing.
Here is the new pics:
