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Butterfingers
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slight coolant leak
« on: Apr 19th, 2006, 1:01pm » |
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I am experiencing a slight coolant leak but I can't locate it. It seems to form a small puddle about 6" in diameter on the floor approx 1' in from the front passenger wheel.
The bloke at the garage reckons its a head gasket leaking at the back and running down. Does this sound right?
If hes right how much is it roughly to replace/fix? Can it be fixed with an additive? Or have I had it?
Thanks.
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Daven
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Re: slight coolant leak
« Reply #1 on: Apr 19th, 2006, 2:21pm » |
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Wouldn't use an additive - it could block the heater matrix!
I had similar problem which was the inlet manifold see here I had no puddles as the water was being evaporated by the heat of the engine but I would have to top up about once a month!
You may be able to see a crystalised deposit from where it is leaking which is from the anti-freeze - thats how I found mine!
Good luck!
Dave
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mr._floppy
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Re: slight coolant leak
« Reply #2 on: Apr 19th, 2006, 4:36pm » |
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What engine size do you have ? Is the engine bay undertray fitted ?
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Butterfingers
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Re: slight coolant leak
« Reply #3 on: Apr 19th, 2006, 4:45pm » |
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its a 2.3 ultima. yes the underbay is fitted.
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sector-9
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Re: slight coolant leak
« Reply #4 on: Apr 19th, 2006, 8:16pm » |
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Is it definately coolant (i.e. are you having to top it up regularly)? Don't forget the air-con will produce water when it's running and this will drain - on the passenger side.
If it is coolant then it could just be a leaking core plug or a hose that's split at a screw clip like mine had. Certainly wouldn't expect the head gasket unless there were other symptoms...
Darren
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