Phantom radiator leak - damp patch
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Phantom radiator leak - damp patch
Hey all.
I have only had my car for almost 2 months. One thing that has worried me is a damp patch of my driveway, just below the bumper on the driver's side.
Sometimes I smell coolant when driving. The levels are OK but I am worried the cold weather will kill my rad. I traced the leak to around the drain screw, but there has only been a patch twice (a few weeks apart).
Also, the temp gauge is dead in the middle even on long runs. I have ordered a rad from Matty on here. Have you guys come across this?
J
I have only had my car for almost 2 months. One thing that has worried me is a damp patch of my driveway, just below the bumper on the driver's side.
Sometimes I smell coolant when driving. The levels are OK but I am worried the cold weather will kill my rad. I traced the leak to around the drain screw, but there has only been a patch twice (a few weeks apart).
Also, the temp gauge is dead in the middle even on long runs. I have ordered a rad from Matty on here. Have you guys come across this?
J
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Yep!!! Twice!!!
The first time, the drain plug had been over tightened and ruined the thread. Constant leaks.
The second time was on a metal joint. It didn't start leaking till the fans were just about to kick in. It was a massive pain in the ar55e.
I replaced for new in the end as i had the same fear about winter and having no coolant in the car.
The first time, the drain plug had been over tightened and ruined the thread. Constant leaks.
The second time was on a metal joint. It didn't start leaking till the fans were just about to kick in. It was a massive pain in the ar55e.
I replaced for new in the end as i had the same fear about winter and having no coolant in the car.
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Cheers dude.
I have been assured the rad is in really good condition. I was really impressed with tge service I got from him last time.
What coolant did you use?
J
I have been assured the rad is in really good condition. I was really impressed with tge service I got from him last time.
What coolant did you use?
J
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