18 replies to this topic

[Adam]

Went for a drive to the shops (bout 15 min drive) Was just cruising..

When i came back out to my car, it had dropped a puddle of fluid. Looked like coolant. Checked coolant tank, Was empty. Filled it up, took about 750ml. Drove to Aldi, checked temps. All fine. Shopped, came back, no puddle, sweet.

Drove home, watching temps. All good. Popped hood at home and heard bubbling. Source, Overflow tank.

Nothing has leaked out again.

What should i be looking for. Should I risk driving to work tomorrow, or should I be Inspecting the Enjin?

Is this a BHG symptom?

[Richo]

head gasket would be my temp

[RX25SE]

Adam,

Check for external leaks but as we are talking Gen II here, Im with Richo.


Headgasket.

[Adam]

Should mention, it's not a RX motor. It's a 96 WRX motor.

[Alex]

Could be anything.

My guess would be leaking pipe somewhere.

Check ALL the pipes under the inlet manifold. Metal and rubber.

[Adam]

Will do.

Not to dismiss the leak suggestions, but wouldn't it leak all the time??

[Alex]

Not necessarily.

Mine was intermittent.

Mine would evapourate before I saw any visual leaks. Had all the symptoms... Bubbling. Slight decrease in water level. I suspected BHG. Ended up being mine of the metal lines had rusted through and was leaking (allowing air into the coolant system).

Any waterfall noises at the heater core?

[Adam]

Okay, Thanks.

No waterfalls.

Went and inspected again. The area around the Radiator drain was empty WET, I did attempt to try tighten this in the carpark, but only succeeding in burning my arms. (maybe it was loose and I did succeed though as it didn't leak after i tried this)

Ive just gone out and tightened again, this time i was able to get my arm in there properly. So maybe ill see how that goes!

edit: Fixed word.

[alexGT]

overflow bubbling up?

[Adam]

Not frothing, Just small bubbles popping in.

Checked oil, No signs of contamination.

[WALKER]

You might think is stupid but check your themo fans work and turn on..

[RX25SE]

Sometimes they leak only cold, sometimes only hot.
As Alex suggested, check all over for leaks. I recommend doing it hot as the system is under pressure (dont open the system when hot)
If you can get hold of a pressure tester, test it cold as well.

I forgot you did not have the RX enjin!

[Cam.]

Smell the engine bay for a sweet smell, Follow your nose and go from there.

Sounds like a hose has shit itself for a puddle to be left under the car.

[Alex]

When testing it hot, thrash the living * out of it.


(*insert deity of choice here: Jesus, Buddha, Vishnu or Mohammed)

[Adam]

I think it could be the top rad hose, as theres a bit of residue there, and would explain the location of the pooling.

I've driven it to work today (approx 70km) and it's fine. Temp did not move once up to temp! Hopefully it can make it to the weekend so I can inspect more! And hopefully it isnt a cracked end tank. Because the hose is a little kinked (should've fixed it years ago)

When testing it hot, thrash the living * out of it.


(*insert deity of choice here: Jesus, Buddha, Vishnu or Mohammed)

Can do this its better when I have permission

[Alex]

Permission?

Your pimp hand is weak.

[Adam]

LOL

Maybe permission is the wrong word. How about, a good reason to give it a frash!

[Alex]

Frash both hard on all fours.

h.t.h