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uh-oh....Low on coolent, small leak?

Discussion in 'The Garage' started by Matt94GT, Sep 28, 2006.

  1. Sep 28, 2006 #1
    Matt94GT

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    I got in my car this morning pulled out of the garage and noticed my LOW COOLENT light was on. "WTF" So i go look in my garage and notice a small puddle (smaller then the size of the palm of your hand, so not a lot) on the ground. It was nice green coolent so its deff not from the overfill I dont think.

    I topped it up with a bit of water so I could get on my way and looked from the engine bay but couldnt see any sign of where its comming from. There is no white smoke so im sure its not a head gasket.

    Any ideas?
     
  2. Sep 28, 2006 #2
    JerZeyStangz

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    Checked your hoses matt? Near the radiator, they could have a small crack or hole when the car is under load or running for it to drip.
     
  3. Sep 29, 2006 #3
    Matt94GT

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    I squeezed them they seemed fine. Oh well no biggie ill solve in in a year lol
     
  4. Sep 29, 2006 #4
    jpajkos

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    I would check underneath the water pump. just feel around is see maybe if your water pump gasket might be leaking.
     
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    MeanGrn Gt

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    maybe she is crying cuz your leaving her sit for a year? lol
     
  6. Sep 29, 2006 #6
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    SvtBlack95

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    :rollinglaugh: :rollinglaugh: :rollinglaugh: :rollinglaugh: ya it might be the water pump
     
  8. Sep 29, 2006 #8
    Matt94GT

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    Well there were no drips today, I just took her for a good boot mabye she only leaks when really hot, ill check again.

    I think she was just crying lol :'(
     
  9. Sep 29, 2006 #9
    SvtBlack95

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    awwww poor thing make sure you write to her :'(